Brighton, Livingston County
Senior resources in Brighton
2,255 people in Brighton are 65 or older, 29% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.
- Agencies by town
- Repair and tax relief programs
- Pros for grab bars and ramps
The numbers
Older residents in Brighton
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Brighton 2,255 | What it means 29% of Brighton, against 20% in Livingston County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Brighton 1,135 | What it means 50% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Brighton 1,462 | What it means 962 own their home and 500 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Brighton 14% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Brighton
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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Dial 211 any hour for local food, housing, utility and transportation programs.
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Senior centers and services with a Brighton address
Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Brighton mailing address whose work or name is about older adults, largest reported revenue first. A mailing address is where a group gets its mail, so call ahead.
| Group | Kind of work | IRS record |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan Affordable Senior Non Profit Housing Corporation | Kind of work Housing and shelter | IRS record Exempt since 1998, $670K reported revenue |
| Hhs Senior All Night Party | Kind of work Schools and education | IRS record Exempt since 2024 |
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 Brighton assessor at Brighton City Hall, 200 N. First Street, (810) 227-1911, 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.
Aging in place
Make the home safer and easier to use
Small changes help people stay home longer. Compare local pros and get written quotes.
Senior resources in nearby towns
- Hamburg Township4,634 residents 65+ (22%)
- Green Oak Township3,970 residents 65+ (20%)
- Genoa Township4,982 residents 65+ (24%)
- Brighton Township3,628 residents 65+ (19%)
- South Lyon2,055 residents 65+ (17%)
- Hartland Township2,929 residents 65+ (19%)
- Milford Township3,345 residents 65+ (20%)
- Oceola Township2,367 residents 65+ (16%)
- Howell1,928 residents 65+ (19%)
Questions about senior resources in Brighton
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Brighton?
How many seniors live in Brighton?
Where do Brighton seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Brighton in?
Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Brighton?
Tell us what would make the home safer and we route it to local pros who do aging-in-place work. You choose who to hire.
Sources
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging
- The Senior Alliance
- AgeWays
- Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Lapeer County Senior Programs
- Michigan Treasury: Poverty Exemption fact sheet
- Michigan Treasury: Homestead Property Tax Credit
- Michigan 211
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, tables B01001 and B25007 (via Census Reporter)
- Internal Revenue Service, Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, Michigan (eo_mi.csv)
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