South Lyon, Oakland County
Senior resources in South Lyon
2,055 people in South Lyon are 65 or older, 17% 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 South Lyon
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | South Lyon 2,055 | What it means 17% of South Lyon, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | South Lyon 933 | What it means 45% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | South Lyon 1,378 | What it means 1,216 own their home and 162 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | South Lyon 10% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves South Lyon
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 South Lyon address
Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a South Lyon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior All Night Event | Kind of work Legal aid and crime prevention | IRS record Exempt since 2010 |
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 South Lyon assessor at South Lyon City Hall, 335 S. Warren Street, (248) 437-1735, 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
- Lyon Township3,213 residents 65+ (13%)
- Green Oak Township3,970 residents 65+ (20%)
- Wixom2,433 residents 65+ (14%)
- Milford Township3,345 residents 65+ (20%)
- Brighton Township3,628 residents 65+ (19%)
- Brighton2,255 residents 65+ (29%)
- Novi10,299 residents 65+ (15%)
- Northville1,270 residents 65+ (21%)
- Northville Township5,935 residents 65+ (19%)
Questions about senior resources in South Lyon
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for South Lyon?
How many seniors live in South Lyon?
Where do South Lyon seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is South Lyon in?
Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in South Lyon?
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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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