A program that helps some Detroit households avoid paying some or all of their yearly property taxes this year has a December 11 deadline.

The program is called the Homeowners Property Exemption, or HOPE for short. It allows low-income Detroit households that own and live in their home to pay reduced property taxes, or in some cases no taxes at all.

The program guidelines vary based on household size. A family of four making just under $25,000 annually qualifies for a full exemption. The city says that households who meet the income and homeownership guidelines are generally approved, but residents need to apply for the exemption every year. Homeowners are required to provide proof of income, homeownership, and other documents to the city’s Board of Review.

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