CITY OF LATHRUP VILLAGE

27400 Southfield Road

Lathrup Village, MI 48076

248.557.2600

www.lathrupvillage.org

City Hall Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

We are open on Monday, December 30 & trash/recycling service should not be impacted by the holiday.

The 2024 Winter Property Tax Bills have been printed and mailed to property owners. The Bill format has changed from previous years, so they will look slightly different (see sample bill below).

The bill is payable from December 1, 2024, to February 14, 2025, without additional penalty and/or interest. Feel Free to reach out to Finance Director Michelle Townsend at 248-557-2600 ext. 227 with questions or concerns.

Board of Commissioners seeking public nominations for its 2025 Oakland County Black Excellence Award

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners seeks public nominations for its fourth annual Black Excellence Award. In honor of Black History Month, Commissioners will acknowledge outstanding Black residents of Oakland County who are positively impacting their community.  

“Our fourth annual Black Excellence Award is an opportunity to formally recognize outstanding Black residents across Oakland County who are making lasting contributions to our community,” said Commissioner Angela Powell (D-Pontiac). 

Nominators are encouraged to provide supporting documentation highlighting the nominee’s work with the submission form. The submission deadline is Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. To submit a nominee for the award, community members can complete the public submission form (https://bit.ly/BEAwards25). 

“We welcome community members to nominate someone they see making a positive impact in our region, both through big and small initiatives,” said Commissioner Linnie Taylor (D-Southfield).  

Nominees may be of any age and background but must be a current living resident of Oakland County. Individuals must be nominated by someone other than themselves. 

“The diversity of Oakland County is a measure of our success, and we look forward to publicly celebrating the new members of this distinguished group,” said Commissioner Yolanda Smith Charles (D-Oak Park).  

Those selected will be notified the week of Jan. 27. They will be invited to attend the full Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m., for public recognition of their community involvement and to receive their award.  

For more information about the Board of Commissioners, please visit www.OakGov.com/BOC or call 248-858-0100.

The City of Lathrup Village allows residents to sign up for ACH payment enrollment for utility bills. This payment method allows the City to work with your financial institution to deduct your utility bill payment from your checking account each month, limiting your need to visit City Hall or mail your payment. You would still receive your utility bill in the mail for record keeping.

If a resident is interested in signing up for this direct payment option, they can fill out the enrollment application located on the Water Department page of the website and turn it in (with a voided check) to the City.

Qualified homeowners may receive interest-free loans of up to $23,000 to make needed home repairs, including barrier-free access and energy-saving upgrades.

The Home Improvement Program is not an emergency repair program. 

There are no monthly payments and the total loan is due and payable only when you no longer live in your home.

Oakland County staff is with you from helping you apply for the loan to overseeing all repair work and paying pre-screened contractors.

To qualify, you must meet Income Limits

• Own and live in your own home in Oakland County.
• Meet gross household income limits set by the federal government updated annually in July for the year.

Repairs must result in the home being "decent, safe and sanitary." Based on home improvement needs, financial situation, and availability of funds at the time of application, eligible improvements may include:

• Have needed improvements that are eligible under the program
• Barrier-free access
• Basement waterproofing
• Bathroom
• Chimney
• Door
• Electrical system
• Heating system
• Insulation
• Kitchen
• Plumbing
• Porch
• Roof
• Septic system
• Siding
• Structural defect
• Water and sewer line
• Well
• Window

Application for the Home Improvement Program

The City of Lathrup Village is seeking proposals from a developer or development company for the development of one or both City/DDA-owned parcels into a use that maximizes the usage of space while meeting the parcel's current zoning designation.

The purpose of this Solicitation of Developer Qualifications and Request for Proposals is to identify experienced developers and invite proposals that shall include design concepts and development plans. The City will accept proposals for this site per the solicitation. The City will review each development submission received to select a developer that the City determines to be the best suited to this project based on the objectives of this request and existing City plans.

A copy of the RFQ can be found via the QR code below or by visiting lathrupvillage.org/page/request-for-proposals.

Upcoming Meetings

The public may attend City Council meetings in person, and access regular meetings live via Facebook and watch on YouTube. Please note, that the Study Sessions are not recorded.

City Council agendas & packets may be found here:

https://lathrup-mi.municodemeetings.com

Public Safety Reminders

CONTACT INFORMATION

Main Number 248.557.2600

MAYOR AND COUNCIL

Mayor Mykale "Kelly" Garrett

kgarrett@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 285

Council Member Jalen C. Jennings

jjennings@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 287

Council Member Dalton Barksdale

dbarksdale@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 288

Mayor Pro Tem Bruce Kantor

bkantor@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 286

Council Member Jason Hammond

jhammond@lathrupvillage.org | ext. 289

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