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Marine City, St. Clair County

Senior resources in Marine City

1,173 people in Marine City 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 Marine City

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

Residents 65 or older Marine City 1,173 What it means 29% of Marine City, against 20% in St. Clair County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older Marine City 366 What it means 31% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+ Marine City 844 What it means 725 own their home and 119 rent.
Homes built before 1960 Marine City 64% What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

Your agency

AgeWays serves Marine City

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 Marine City assessor at Marine City City Hall, 260 S. Parker Street, (810) 765-8846, 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.

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Questions about senior resources in Marine City

4 questions

Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Marine City?
AgeWays, (800) 852-7795. It serves Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair and Livingston counties (with Monroe and Washtenaw).
How many seniors live in Marine City?
1,173 residents are 65 or older, 29% of the town (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Where do Marine City seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
With the Marine City assessor at Marine City City Hall, using state Form 5737.
What county is Marine City in?
Marine City is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Marine City?

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

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