You can get your taxes done, at no cost, by highly trained volunteer accountants, if you made less than $48,280 in 2009.
The Kent County Tax Credit Coalition offers FREE tax return preparation.
For more information on the locations and times for FREE tax preparation services, visit the website or call United Way’s 2-1-1 or 616.459.2255.
Behind on your house payments? Don’t wait.
Call Home Repair Services, a non-profit organization, for FREE help from a QUALIFIED housing specialist in English or Spanish.
They can help you work with your lender – the sooner you call the better.
Call 241–2601 ext 0 Mon–Fri 8am – 5pm / Saturday 9am – 2pm
You Can Take Action
While growing foreclosures are alarming, there are actions we can take.
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Get informed about national and local policies and legislative activities.
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Become more active and insist that you and your neighbors are protected from crimes often associated with vacant and blighted homes.
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Report housing condition violations immediately to your city, township or county authority. Call 401-0680 for contact information in your community.
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You can make a difference in your community. Email: ForeclosureResponse@gmail.com
National perspective and resources: http://foreclosure-response.org/
Why Should You Be Concerned About Foreclosures?
Foreclosures are effecting every area and every resident of Kent County. Since 2004, more than 1 of every 20 homes in the county has been foreclosed: 9,996 homes. Property values are going down.
Property records show that the problem is still building, but the community is responding.