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Van Buren Township, Wayne County

Senior resources in Van Buren Township

5,352 people in Van Buren Township are 65 or older, 18% of the town. The Senior Alliance 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 Van Buren Township

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

Residents 65 or older Van Buren Township 5,352 What it means 18% of Van Buren Township, against 17% in Wayne County and 18% across the six counties.
Residents 75 or older Van Buren Township 1,643 What it means 31% of the town's older residents.
Households headed by someone 65+ Van Buren Township 3,288 What it means 2,314 own their home and 974 rent.
Homes built before 1960 Van Buren Township 18% What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe.

Your agency

The Senior Alliance serves Van Buren Township

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 Van Buren Township assessor at Van Buren Township Hall, 46425 Tyler Rd, (734) 699-8900, 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

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Questions about senior resources in Van Buren Township

4 questions

Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Van Buren Township?
The Senior Alliance, 734-722-2830. It serves Wayne County outside the Detroit Area Agency on Aging's communities.
How many seniors live in Van Buren Township?
5,352 residents are 65 or older, 18% of the town (Census ACS 2020-2024).
Where do Van Buren Township seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
With the Van Buren Township assessor at Van Buren Township Hall, using state Form 5737.
What county is Van Buren Township in?
Van Buren Township is in Wayne County, Michigan.

Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Van Buren Township?

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