Farmington, Oakland County

Senior resources in Farmington

2,076 people in Farmington are 65 or older, 18% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.

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The numbers

Older residents in Farmington

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

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Residents 65 or older	Farmington 2,076	What it means 18% of Farmington, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older	Farmington 816	What it means 39% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+	Farmington 1,357	What it means 989 own their home and 368 rent.
Homes built before 1960	Farmington 39%	What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

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AgeWays serves Farmington

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 Farmington assessor at Farmington City Hall, 23600 Liberty Street, (248) 474-5500, 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.