Waterford, Oakland County
Senior resources in Waterford
13,499 people in Waterford are 65 or older, 19% 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 Waterford
Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
| Residents 65 or older | Waterford 13,499 | What it means 19% of Waterford, against 18% in Oakland County and 18% across the six counties. |
| Residents 75 or older | Waterford 5,263 | What it means 39% of the town's older residents. |
| Households headed by someone 65+ | Waterford 8,940 | What it means 7,351 own their home and 1,589 rent. |
| Homes built before 1960 | Waterford 33% | What it means Older houses often need grab bars, railings and a first-floor bathroom to stay safe. |
Your agency
AgeWays serves Waterford
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 Waterford address
Active tax-exempt groups the IRS lists at a Waterford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury Health Care Inc | Kind of work Seniors | IRS record Exempt since 1992, $26M reported revenue |
| Fox Manor Inc | Kind of work Seniors | IRS record Exempt since 1946, $2M reported revenue |
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 Waterford assessor at Waterford Township Hall, 5200 Civic Center Drive, (248) 674-3111, 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
- Commerce8,078 residents 65+ (18%)
- Orion Township6,421 residents 65+ (17%)
- Pontiac8,209 residents 65+ (13%)
- West Bloomfield15,555 residents 65+ (24%)
- Auburn Hills3,674 residents 65+ (15%)
- White Lake5,898 residents 65+ (19%)
- Independence Township6,535 residents 65+ (18%)
- Springfield Township2,693 residents 65+ (18%)
- Bloomfield Township10,953 residents 65+ (25%)
Questions about senior resources in Waterford
4 questions
Who is the Area Agency on Aging for Waterford?
How many seniors live in Waterford?
Where do Waterford seniors apply for a poverty exemption?
What county is Waterford in?
Need grab bars, a ramp or a safer bathroom in Waterford?
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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