Support Services
Many agencies exist in our area to assist and support our residents. Many services are provided by our County and can be accessed through http://www.benzieco.net/residents_visitors/services/index.php such as 911, recycling, dog licenses, etc. Many local churches, LOVE, Inc. and BACN or Benzie Area Christian Neighbors, Inc. provide food, clothing and baby pantries. BACN also has GED programs and financial assistance. True North Community Services provides heat and electric assistance.
Through a recent NMCAA grant, Crystal Lake Township residents now have access to funds for home repairs to meet health and safety standards. NMCAA or Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency also have a myriad of other services such as tax preparation, asset building, budgeting, and foreclosure avoidance.
In November of 2013, Public Act 161 was signed into law granting a 100% property tax exemption for qualified disabled veterans. Real property used and owned as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their un-remarried surviving spouse is exempt from the collection of taxes. Contact our office or use this link for more information: Veterans Exemption.
The General Property Tax Act allows a 100% property tax exemption for the principal residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to property taxes. An eligible person must own and occupy the home and file an annual claim. Contact our office or use this link for more information: Sample_Poverty_Exemption_Application.
Through a recent NMCAA grant, Crystal Lake Township residents now have access to funds for home repairs to meet health and safety standards. NMCAA or Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency also have a myriad of other services such as tax preparation, asset building, budgeting, and foreclosure avoidance.
In November of 2013, Public Act 161 was signed into law granting a 100% property tax exemption for qualified disabled veterans. Real property used and owned as a homestead by a disabled veteran or their un-remarried surviving spouse is exempt from the collection of taxes. Contact our office or use this link for more information: Veterans Exemption.
The General Property Tax Act allows a 100% property tax exemption for the principal residence of persons who, by reason of poverty, are unable to contribute to property taxes. An eligible person must own and occupy the home and file an annual claim. Contact our office or use this link for more information: Sample_Poverty_Exemption_Application.
