Oceola Township, Livingston County
Senior resources in Oceola Township
2,367 people in Oceola Township are 65 or older, 16% 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 Oceola Township
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Oceola Township 2,367 | What it means 16% of Oceola Township, against 20% in Livingston County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Oceola Township 940 | What it means 40% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Oceola Township 1,326 | What it means 1,259 own their home and 67 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Oceola Township 8% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Oceola Township
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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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 Oceola Township assessor at Oceola Township Hall, 1577 N. Latson Road, (517) 546-3259, 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
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Senior resources in nearby towns
- Tyrone Township2,135 residents 65+ (18%)
- Brighton Township3,628 residents 65+ (19%)
- Howell1,928 residents 65+ (19%)
- Genoa Township4,982 residents 65+ (24%)
- Howell Township1,615 residents 65+ (19%)
- Hartland Township2,929 residents 65+ (19%)
- Marion Township1,962 residents 65+ (17%)
- Brighton2,255 residents 65+ (29%)
Questions about senior resources in Oceola Township
4 questions
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How many seniors live in Oceola Township?
Where do Oceola Township seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Oceola Township in?
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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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