Media Contacts :
    Terrance A. Keith, Chief Deputy Treasurer @ 313-224-5950
    James W. Bickley, Property Manager @ 313-224-7339

RAYMOND J. WOJTOWICZ - TREASURER
TERRANCE A. KEITH - CHIEF DEPUTY
ROBERT J. GRDEN - DEPUTY

Wayne County Treasurer, Raymond J. Wojtowicz, is sponsoring a Financial Hardship Application Workshop for Wayne County taxpayers on March 8, 2006. The workshop will take place at the International Center Building, 400 Monroe, 3 rd floor, Suite 320, in downtown Detroit (Greektown), from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Taxpayers can stop by during these hours for individual assistance. This is the final workshop for 2003 delinquent taxes. The workshop is free.

Difficult economic concerns due to job loss, wage reductions, and increased utility, gas and other household costs have resulted in a significant rise in inquiries about extended time to pay delinquent taxes. The workshop seeks to assist eligible taxpayers with the challenges they may be experiencing. This year's approved applicants will have until March 1, 2007, to pay 2003 delinquent taxes.

Taxpayers who would like to learn more about eligibility or obtain an application may visit our website at www.treasurer.waynecounty.com

The detailed website information is also attached on this release.

Attorneys for the United Community Housing and the Legal Aid & Defender Association of Detroit will be available to assist taxpayers with eligibility needs.

Hardship applications have been available for property owners who live on the property as their primary residence and meet certain income standards since the inception of Michigan Public Act 123 of 1999.

For additional information visit our website: www.treasurer.waynecounty.com or call the Office of the Wayne County Treasurer at 313-224-5990.