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St. Clair, St. Clair County

Senior resources in St. Clair

1,127 people in St. Clair 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 St. Clair

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

Residents 65 or older St. Clair 1,127 What it means 20% of St. Clair, against 20% in St. Clair County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older St. Clair 498 What it means 44% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+ St. Clair 737 What it means 649 own their home and 88 rent.
Homes built before 1960 St. Clair 51% What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

Your agency

AgeWays serves St. Clair

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 St. Clair assessor at St. Clair City Hall, 547 N Carney Dr, (810) 329-7121, 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 St. Clair

4 questions

Who is the Area Agency on Aging for St. Clair?
AgeWays, (800) 852-7795. It serves Oakland, Macomb, St. Clair and Livingston counties (with Monroe and Washtenaw).
How many seniors live in St. Clair?
1,127 residents are 65 or older, 20% of the town (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Where do St. Clair seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
With the St. Clair assessor at St. Clair City Hall, using state Form 5737.
What county is St. Clair in?
St. Clair is in St. Clair County, Michigan.

Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in St. Clair?

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.