Pursuant to the provisions of the General Property Tax Act as amended by Act 123 of the Public Acts of 1999, TITLE TO THIS PROPERTY WILL VEST ABSOLUTELY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN IF NOT REDEEMED WITHIN 21 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF A JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE pursuant to section 78k of the Act.

Section 78h of the Act requires the state to file a petition in the circuit court of the county where the property in located seeking a judgment vesting absolute title to the property in the state if not redeemed within 21 days of entry of judgment.

Sections 78h and 78k require the circuit court to hold a hearing on the petition within 30 days prior to March 1, 20____. Section 78k requires the circuit court to enter judgment not later than March 10, 20____, for uncontested parcels. Section 78j requires the state to hold a hearing not later than 7 days prior to the date of the judicial foreclosure hearing.

INFORMATION FROM THE FAMILY INDEPENDENCE AGENCY (FIA)

You or your landlord (if you are renting) have received notice of a hearing for nonpayment of property taxes. This notice is not the final decision, but notice of a show cause hearing as to why the taxes have not been paid.

This is to notify you that you may be eligible for help in paying your tax arrears, if you are the homeowner, or help with a security deposit to move to a new home if you are a renter and evicted.

The Department of Natural Resources representative is providing you with a list of Family Independence Agency offices. If you need help with your taxes, or to move to a new home, you may be able to get help from FIA.

If you need help, you should contact the Family Independence Agency in your county. They will consider your income, assets and other circumstances to determine if you are eligible for help.