Bloomfield Hills, Oakland County

Senior resources in Bloomfield Hills

1,271 people in Bloomfield Hills are 65 or older, 29% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.

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The numbers

Older residents in Bloomfield Hills

Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.

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Residents 65 or older	Bloomfield Hills 1,271	What it means 29% of Bloomfield Hills, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older	Bloomfield Hills 860	What it means 68% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+	Bloomfield Hills 746	What it means 650 own their home and 96 rent.
Homes built before 1960	Bloomfield Hills 25%	What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

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AgeWays serves Bloomfield Hills

AgeWays

Serves Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair and Livingston counties (with Monroe and Washtenaw). Call (800) 852-7795 to ask about meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits.

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Michigan 211

Dial 211 any hour for local food, housing, utility and transportation programs.

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Property taxes

Property tax relief for older homeowners

Poverty exemption: Michigan law lets the local board of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a home for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with the Bloomfield Hills assessor at Bloomfield Hills City Hall, 45 E Long Lake Road, (248) 644-1520, using state Form 5737.
Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed with your Michigan return.
Principal Residence Exemption: make sure your home is listed as your principal residence, which exempts it from up to 18 mills of local school operating taxes.
Behind on taxes? The county treasurer collects delinquent taxes and can explain payment plans before foreclosure.