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