March is Women’s History Month. Please join Delta Township and communities across the nation in celebrating the numerous contributions women have made to history, culture, and society. Women’s History Month has been observed in the U.S. annually in the month of March since 1987. For more information about or for links to events celebrating women’s history month in the state of Michigan, please visit. https://www.michigan.org/article/trip-idea/celebrate-women-s-history-month

2023 Property Tax

Poverty Exemption

Residents meeting income limit and asset level tests set by the Township Board may be eligible for an exemption from 2023 property taxes. The Township has adopted guidelines that establish filing requirements, provide instructions on the filing process, established the review process for the exemption, and set income and asset levels that apply. The specific annual income limits vary by size of household and are based on the published limits set each year by the State of Michigan.

Annual Income Limits

The State Tax Commission requires that local governing bodies adopt guidelines that set income levels for their poverty exemption guidelines. The income levels may not be set lower than the federal poverty guidelines updated annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Following are the Income Limits set by the Board and used when determining poverty exemption guidelines for 2023 assessments. These rates are based on the amounts published by the US DHHS +25%:

Applications

It is necessary to apply for this exemption annually with the Assessing Department. Applicants must submit a completed application to the Assessing Department prior to the last meeting of the Board of Review. Exemptions may be granted at the March, July, or December Board of Review. As part of the application process, it is necessary to submit a copy of the most recent income tax return for each person living in the residence. To receive an application please call 517-323-8520.

Flooded Home?

HELPING HOMEOWNERS UNDERSTAND THE CAUSE & HOW TO SEEK ASSISTANCE

Steps to help avoid flooding in your home Homeowners and residents of the township can make a difference, consider these items:

• Avoid illicit connections.
• Sump pumps – have a backup plan: water-assisted or battery backup.
• Install a check valve to help prevent the main sewer from backing up into your home.
• Have your lateral line inspected by a plumber for potential blockages.
• Properly seal all cracks in basement walls and foundation.
• Regularly clean your roof’s gutters and downspouts and drain as far from home as possible.

POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR WATER IN YOUR HOME

Storm Sewer Backup - The storm sewer is a sewer system that carries off stormwater after heavy rains. During heavy rains, the storm sewer system can become overwhelmed with excess water. When this happens, and your home is connected to the storm sewer, water can back up in the system and into your home.

Surface Runoff - Heavy rain and snowmelt can create surface runoff. Surface runoff can result in water entering a home through exterior openings, like window wells, vents, or exterior stairwells. It can also get into your foundation as it encroaches on your home. 

Sanitary Sewer Backup - Sanitary sewer backups may result from a variety of conditions. Backups can be caused by blockages in sewer laterals. These blockages can be caused by improperly discarded items (ie. Sanitary products, grease, paper towel, etc.), obstructions from tree roots, or a collapsed pipe. Illegally connected flood control systems to the sanitary sewer lateral overloads the sewer with more water than it was designed for. When this occurs, wastewater may enter your home by way of the lowest fixture, which is usually a floor drain, shower drain, sink, washbasin, or toilet. Never connect sump pumps, footing drains, downspouts, or other flood control systems to your sanitary sewer. It’s illegal and the debris and silt will clog your line.

Groundwater Seepage - Groundwater seepage occurs when there is an excessive amount of water in the ground adjacent to a foundation wall and basement floor. This usually occurs during heavy rain events or when snowmelt occurs. This can result in water entering through floor drains and the sump crock. The pressure of the groundwater can build to a point that it may begin to “seep” through any cracks or imperfections in your home and result in possible damage.

ARE YOU EXPERIENCING SEWER BACKUP?

Call the Delta Township Utilities Department so that a Township employee can investigate the backup. If it is determined the cause of the backup is due to a problem with the public sanitary sewer main, the township’s collection crew will identify the problem and alleviate the issue as soon as possible.

However, if the problem is not in the public sanitary sewer main, but in the sewer lateral (line that runs from the home up to and including the connection to the sewer main), then it is the customer’s responsibility to alleviate the issue.

Contact Us:

24/7 Phone: 517-323-8570

For more information on what to do if you have flooding in your home, please visit www.deltami.gov/flood

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