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Detroit Senior Resources for Living Well at Home

Who to call for meals, care and caregiver help, which home repair and property tax programs exist, and how to make a home safer for aging in place.

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Where do you live?

Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA)

Call 313-446-4444

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Find your Area Agency on Aging

Area Agencies on Aging connect older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers with meals, in-home help and benefits.

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Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park	Agency Detroit Area Agency on Aging (DAAA)	Contact 313-446-4444
34 western Wayne County and Downriver communities	Agency The Senior Alliance	Contact 734-722-2830
Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties	Agency AgeWays (the region's Area Agency on Aging)	Contact (800) 852-7795
Anywhere in Michigan	Agency Michigan 211	Contact Dial 211 for local programs.

Services

What the Detroit Area Agency on Aging offers

DAAA lists these programs on its website. Call 313-446-4444 to ask what you qualify for.

Meals

Congregate meals at community sites and Meals on Wheels at home.

Information and assistance

Help finding benefits and services.

Caregiver support

Information and support for family caregivers.

Long-term care options

Including the MI Choice Waiver program for care at home.

Health and wellness

Community wellness centers, workshops and activities.

Senior employment

The Senior Community Service Employment Program.

Home repair help

Home repair programs for Detroit seniors

The City of Detroit Housing and Revitalization Department lists several programs for homeowners. Programs open and close, so check the city site or call before you apply.

Critical Home Repair Program: free repairs for eligible Detroit homeowners with urgent issues such as leaking roofs, plumbing problems, furnace or boiler failures, electrical hazards and accessibility changes. The city takes pre-applications in set windows and chooses based on need, not first come, first served.
Renew Detroit: a city program for senior and disabled homeowners that has funded roof replacements and window replacements.
Senior repair applications: the city says interested seniors may apply through the Detroit Housing Network. Call 313-224-6380.
0% interest home repair loans: the city lists loans for Detroit homeowners through detroithomeloans.org.

For housing questions, the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine is 866-313-2520.

Property taxes

Property tax relief for senior homeowners

HOPE (Detroit): the Homeowners Property Exemption is Detroit's tax relief program to help eligible homeowners with the current year's property taxes. The city sets an application deadline each year, so check it early.
Poverty exemption (suburbs): Michigan law lets local boards of review exempt all or part of the taxes on a principal residence for owners who meet income and asset rules. Apply with your city or township assessor using state Form 5737.
Homestead Property Tax Credit: a state income tax credit that helps qualified homeowners and renters with property taxes, filed on 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? Detroit lists a Tax Relief Fund for homeowners with property tax debt, and Wayne County offers payment plans.

Aging in place

Make your home safer and easier to use

Small changes can help you stay in your home longer. Compare local pros and get written quotes.

Grab bars

Bathroom and hallway grab bars, installed into studs.

See handymen

Aging-in-place changes

Handrails, lever handles, better lighting and more.

See handymen

Accessible bathrooms

Walk-in showers and higher toilets.

See contractors

Stair lifts

Get up and down stairs safely.

See installers

Wheelchair lifts

Access for porches and split levels.

See installers

Railings and steps

Sturdy railings and safer porch steps.

See carpenters

Local pros

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Pros in Detroit

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The numbers

Older residents in Detroit

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

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Residents 65 or older	Detroit 96,278	What it means 15% of Detroit, against 17% in Wayne County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older	Detroit 37,151	What it means 39% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+	Detroit 68,039	What it means 46,351 own their home and 21,688 rent.
Homes built before 1960	Detroit 78%	What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

In town

Senior centers and services with a Detroit address

Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Detroit 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.

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Detroit Area Agency on Aging	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 1983, $107.4M reported revenue
Hospice of Jackson	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 1981, $7.1M reported revenue
All Well-Being Services	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 1957, $6.6M reported revenue
St Patrick Senior Center Inc	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 2013, $2.3M reported revenue
Hannan	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 2017, $1.2M reported revenue
Brush Park Senior Housing Development Corporation	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 1998, $899K reported revenue
Bethany Presbyterian Manor	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 1995, $590K reported revenue
St Marthas Senior Housingcorporation	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 2007, $564K reported revenue
Oakman Village Manor Senior Housing Development Corp	Kind of work Seniors	IRS record Exempt since 2004, $547K reported revenue
Senior Housing Association of White Lake Inc	Kind of work No activity code on file	IRS record Exempt since 1981, $504K reported revenue
Harmony Village Senior Nonprofit Housing Corporation	Kind of work Housing and shelter	IRS record Exempt since 2002, $489K reported revenue
Southeast Michigan Senior Regional Collaborative	Kind of work Family and human services	IRS record Exempt since 2016, $447K reported revenue

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Detroit senior resources FAQ

6 questions

Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Detroit?

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging serves Detroit, the five Grosse Pointes, Hamtramck, Harper Woods and Highland Park. Call 313-446-4444.

Is there free home repair for seniors in Detroit?

The city's Critical Home Repair Program offers free urgent repairs to eligible Detroit homeowners, and Renew Detroit has funded roof and window replacements for senior and disabled homeowners. Programs open in set windows, so check the city site or call 313-224-6380.

What is the HOPE program in Detroit?

HOPE, the Homeowners Property Exemption, is Detroit's tax relief program to help eligible homeowners with the current year's property taxes. The city sets a new application deadline each year.

Can seniors get a property tax break in Michigan?

Homeowners who meet income and asset rules can ask their local board of review for a poverty exemption, and many homeowners and renters can claim the Homestead Property Tax Credit on their state return.

How do I find someone to install grab bars near me?

Compare local handymen who list grab bar installation, ask for written quotes and confirm insurance before work starts.

Where can seniors get Meals on Wheels in Detroit?

The Detroit Area Agency on Aging lists Meals on Wheels and congregate meal sites. Call 313-446-4444 to ask about eligibility.

Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom?

Tell us what would make the home safer and easier to use. We route it to local pros who do aging-in-place work, and you choose who to hire.

Request aging-in-place help (888) 471-3135

Sources

Updated September 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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