Howell, Livingston County

Senior resources in Howell

1,928 people in Howell are 65 or older, 19% of the town. AgeWays serves them: meals, in-home help, caregiver support and benefits counseling.

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The numbers

Older residents in Howell

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

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Residents 65 or older	Howell 1,928	What it means 19% of Howell, against 20% in Livingston County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older	Howell 866	What it means 45% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+	Howell 1,326	What it means 921 own their home and 405 rent.
Homes built before 1960	Howell 24%	What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

Your agency

AgeWays serves Howell

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 Howell assessor at Howell City Hall, 611 E. Grand River Avenue, (517) 546-3500, 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.