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How to Stop a Michigan Tax Foreclosure

Your options for stopping a tax foreclosure — payment plans, hardship extensions, selling for cash, and more.

Your Options to Stop Tax Foreclosure

The most important thing: act early. The closer to the foreclosure judgment deadline, the fewer your options. Here's what's available:

1. Pay the Delinquent Taxes in Full

The most direct solution — but often impossible for homeowners who are delinquent precisely because they lack the funds. You must pay all back taxes, interest (1%/month), and penalties.

2. County Payment Plan

Some Michigan counties offer installment payment plans for delinquent taxes. Eligibility varies. Contact your county treasurer's office. Note: interest continues accruing during the plan.

3. Hardship Extension (Poverty Exemption)

Michigan allows for poverty exemptions that can reduce or eliminate current property taxes for qualifying low-income homeowners. This doesn't erase back taxes but can help with future obligations.

4. Sell for Cash — The Fastest Solution

A cash sale to Maverick Integrity Group can close in as little as 7 days. The delinquent taxes are paid from sale proceeds at closing. You keep any remaining equity. This stops the foreclosure, eliminates the debt, and puts cash in your pocket — all without needing to come up with money for the back taxes upfront.

Stop the Tax Foreclosure — Sell for Cash

Close in as little as 7 days. Your tax debt gets paid at closing. Keep whatever equity remains.

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