Senior Citizen Solid Waste (Garbage Fee) Discount

Feb 20, 2026 | Resident Resources

The City of Detroit may provide a discount to homeowners who are at least 65 years old and have a Principal Residence
Exemption on file. The Solid Waste Fee is $270.00. Qualifying Seniors will receive a 50% discount of $135.00. If you continue to own and occupy the home, you will not need to reapply each year to receive the 50% discount. A completed application and proof of your identity, address and age are required.


There are two application periods: 
 February 1 through April 15 Early Application Period
 July 1 through September 15 Standard Application Period


WHERE TO FILE
ONLINE – Senior Citizen Solid Waste Fee Discount Online
Application

IN PERSON – Detroit Taxpayer Center, Coleman A. Young
Municipal Center Suite 130
BY MAIL – Detroit Taxpayer Center, Coleman A. Young Municipal
Center, 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Detroit, MI 48226

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