If you’re a Michigan senior struggling with rising utility bills, there’s a good chance you’re leaving money on the table. Every year, hundreds of thousands of eligible households fail to claim the Home Heating Credit, a state benefit designed to help cover winter energy costs. The surprising part is that you can still apply well into the year, even if winter is already over. In fact, the deadline to claim this benefit for the current tax year extends into the fall, giving seniors a second chance to get much-needed relief.
Here’s what you need to know about how it works, why so many people miss it, and how you can still claim it this spring.
