LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to extend the tax foreclosure deadline amidst the coronavirus spread.
As written, Executive Order 2020-14, which takes effect immediately, will move the tax foreclosure deadline from March 31 to May 29, or 30 days after the state of emergency declared in Executive Order 2020-4 is terminated, whichever comes first.
“This executive order will give families struggling to make ends meet real and immediate relief from the pressure of having their home foreclosed on while trying to focus on the health and safety of their loved ones,” Governor Whitmer said. “This order is the latest in a series of steps to protect the public, slow the spread of COVID-19 and give families comfort during these uncertain times.”
Other State officials are also weighing in on the matter.
“We want all Michiganders to focus on staying healthy and making smart choices to help avoid the spread of COVID-19,” said Jeff Donofrio, director of the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. “The last thing families and seniors should have to worry about during this global health pandemic is losing their home, which is why this commonsense executive order will give homeowners some peace of mind.”
Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at http://Michigan.gov/Coronavirus .
Information specific to Kalamazoo County can be viewed at this link.
