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Senior Discounts in Detroit<\/h1>\n

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Money and thrift are on Detroiters\u2019 minds as the city emerges from bankruptcy and gets to work rebuilding city services. Making the most of your money is especially vital for seniors living on retirement savings, but being thrifty doesn\u2019t have to mean sitting at home. Check out these top senior discounts to save money on the best of Detroit arts, history, and outdoor attractions.<\/p>\n

Getting around the Motor City for less<\/h2>\n

Taking the bus around Detroit is a huge bargain for riders age 65 and up. Get a Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT)<\/strong> Special Fares ID card for 2\/3 off base fares and monthly passes. If you don\u2019t have a Special Fares ID yet, you can show your Medicare ID for half off all DDOT fixed-route rates.<\/p>\n

For downtown sightseeing and errands without the hassle of parking, the Detroit People Mover<\/strong> elevated train is a quick and easy way to save time and money. Senior residents of Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park can qualify at the DPM office for half-fare rides or a one-year pass for $10 instead of the standard $100. DPM trains stop at 13 stations around downtown, covering the area from Grand Circus Park to the Riverwalk and from Joe Louis Arena to Greektown.<\/p>\n

Taking care of household business<\/h2>\n

Even if your home is paid off, there are still costs to consider \u2014 and possible ways to reduce them. Senior homeowners with an annual income of $40,000 or less may qualify for a discount on trash pickup. The City of Detroit<\/strong> offers half off the annual $240 trash fee that\u2019s billed each year along with property taxes. To find out if you qualify, contact the city treasurer\u2019s office. Seniors may also qualify for property tax hardship exemptions or the city\u2019s deferred property tax payment program.<\/p>\n

Senior savings on arts and culture in Detroit<\/h2>\n

Detroit\u2019s legacy as one of the most important American cities of the 20th century lives on in its museums. Among those that offer senior discounts are:<\/p>\n