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Supreme Court sides with Michigan county in a tax foreclosure case
By ABC Detroit at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected an effort to change tax foreclosure sales to let homeowners to keep more money when their property is sold to recoup unpaid taxes.The high court ruled against a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid t...
Key takeaway The high court ruled against a Michigan family whose house was sold for less than half its open-market value to cover an unpaid tax bill of just over $2,000.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The Supreme Court's decision to side with Isabella County in this tax foreclosure case has significant implications for local governments in Michigan, including those in the Detroit area. By ruling that foreclosure sales do not need to match open-market prices, the court has essentially preserved the ability of counties to collect unpaid taxes through auction sales. This is crucial for local governments that rely on property tax revenue to fund public services. In Detroit, where property tax delinquency has been a longstanding issue, the ability to collect unpaid taxes through foreclosure sales is particularly important. The city's efforts to revitalize neighborhoods and provide services to residents depend on a stable source of revenue, and the Supreme Court's decision helps to ensure that counties can continue to collect the taxes they are owed. This decision may also inform how Wayne County, where Detroit is located, approaches tax foreclosure cases in the future.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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