Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Detroit

Jan 28, 2026 | Resident Resources

The City of Detroit has organized hundreds of trained volunteers to help residents correctly file their
taxes and get back all the money they are owed this tax season. The free tax help is available to
people who make $69,000 or less per year. Locations near the University District, and details on
locations and hours, are below. More information at https://detroitmi.gov/government/tax-preparation- sites.

OrganizationLocationMethodDays and Hours
Main Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward, Detroit 48202Appointment preferred, Walk-in, Drop and Go Option First-come, first-served. Number served based on availability.Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays,  (closed 2/17 & 3/31) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. First-come, first-served. Number served based on availability. Jan. 20-April 17
Focus: HOPE  1300 Oakman Blvd., Detroit 48238Walk-in, Drop and Go Option, First-come, first-served. Number served based on availability.Mondays – Fridays, 9 am. to 2 p.m. Sat. 1/27 & 2/3 only, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 22-April 17 (Closed 1/20, 3/30, 4/2 & 4/17) 
University of Detroit-Mercy 4001 W. McNichols, Detroit 48221Appointment necessarySaturdays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7 
Wayne Metro Lakeshore Bldg.7310 Woodward Detroit, MI 48202Wednesdays Jan. 17 – Apr. 19 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Northwest Activities Center 18100 Meyers Detroit, MI 48235Fridays Jan 19. – Apr. 20 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Feb. 16)
Detroit Public Library Parkman Branch1766 Oakman Blvd., Detroit, MI 48238Tuesdays Jan. 30 – Mar. 6 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (closed Feb. 13)

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