An address is enough to start
You can open a Property File before you have the deed or all the family papers.
Inherited property with delinquent taxes
Inherited a home with unpaid taxes?
Open a free MHSF Property File for an inherited Wayne County property, even if you do not have all the papers.
Open a Property File →Free to start. No account needed.
You can open an MHSF Review even if the family has not decided what to do.
MHSF Answers
Three things to know.
A tax record is not a deed
A deed is a document about who owns a property. Wayne County Register of Deeds keeps these records. A Property File does not show family names.
Tell MHSF how you are involved
You can say “I inherited it” or “I am not sure.” MHSF can ask about the papers and who can make decisions when we contact you.
Open a Property File
- Open a Property File with the property's address.
- Choose a Stay Review, a Stabilization Review, or ask MHSF to explain the situation.
- Open an MHSF Review and choose how MHSF should reach you.
More MHSF Answers
Clear answers, without pressure.
01Do I need the deed before I start?
No. Start with the address or parcel number. MHSF can ask about any papers we need when we contact you.
02Will this page show my family's names?
No. The public tax check does not show owner or family names.
03What if several family members are involved?
Choose the answer that fits you best and tell MHSF how to reach you. We can ask about the other people when we contact you.
County Confirmation
County Confirmation means checking the official amount and deadline with Wayne County. MHSF shows a summary of public records, not legal advice or proof of who owns a property.
Wayne County Register of Deeds ↗Wayne County deed search and copy options ↗