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Wayne County Tax Foreclosed Properties Right of Refusal 2026

Detroit

Description

The city's annual right to buy tax-foreclosed properties from Wayne County before public auction was approved, keeping blighted properties in city control.

Impact summary

Gives the city first crack at foreclosed properties — key to fighting blight.

Applicant

Name
City of Detroit — Planning and Development/Housing and Revitalization

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved7–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.

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