 
Danny
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Username: Danny
Post Number: 4635
Registered: 02-2004
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| | Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 9:10 am: |    |
It's official. All Detroit homeowners have to pay a $300 fee for garabage pick up and here's the proof.
Since 1976 Detroiters have paid for garbage collection with a 3 mill property tax. That tax has now been eliminated and replaced with an annual fee.
The 3 mill rate had not changed for 30 years and did not cover the City's increased cost of managing solid waste collection and disposal.
This fee allows the Department of Public Works to operate, rehire employees, clean up illegal dumping sites and provide curbside bulk trash pickup four times per year.
CITY OF DETROIT SOLID WASTE FEE INFORMATION
How much is the fee?
$300 per year ($6/wk) for single family homes
$100 more for multi-family residential buildings
When is it due?
Pay half by August 15, 2006 and the balance by Jan. 15, 2007
OR
Pay in full by August 31, 2006
Who pays?
Homeowners
Renters WILL NOT be billed by the City of Detroit.
Who is eligible for a fee discount?
Homeowners at least 65 years old with household incomes
at or below $40,000
If you already receive hardship assistance on your property taxes,
you will receive the same help this year on your solid waste fee.
If you are applying for the first time, call for more information.
How do I apply for a senior homeowner discount?
1. Pick up an application for a solid waste fee discount at:
City Treasurer's office
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave., Room 136
Neighborhood City Halls
2. Follow the instructions on the application.
3. You will be required to provide proof of your identity, address,
age and income:
Valid driver's license, passport or other form of
government-issued photo ID
Last year's City or Federal Income Tax Return or
notarized affidavit of income.
Failure to apply or to pay the fee will result by garnishing on your property by income tax refund, a lien of your property, and any wages or salaries. So look out for your bill. |