Milford, Oakland County
Senior resources in Milford
1,316 people in Milford are 65 or older, 20% 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 Milford
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Milford 1,316 | What it means 20% of Milford, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Milford 550 | What it means 42% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Milford 802 | What it means 657 own their home and 145 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Milford 37% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Milford
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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Senior centers and services with a Milford address
Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Milford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Detroit Deaf Senior Citizens | Kind of work Family and human services | IRS record Exempt since 2001 |
| Milford Senior Center Inc | Kind of work No activity code on file | IRS record Exempt since 1989 |
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 Milford assessor at Village of Milford Village Office, 1100 Atlantic Street, (248) 684-1515, 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
- Milford Township3,345 residents 65+ (20%)
- Highland Township4,080 residents 65+ (21%)
- Commerce8,078 residents 65+ (18%)
- Wixom2,433 residents 65+ (14%)
- White Lake5,898 residents 65+ (19%)
- Brighton Township3,628 residents 65+ (19%)
- Lyon Township3,213 residents 65+ (13%)
- Walled Lake1,231 residents 65+ (17%)
- Hartland Township2,929 residents 65+ (19%)
Questions about senior resources in Milford
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Milford?
How many seniors live in Milford?
Where do Milford seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Milford in?
Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Milford?
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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