Stamford, CT Code Violation Reporting: How to Report (2026)
Key Facts
- Who to contact
- Anti-Blight Officer
- Officer appointed by
- Mayor
- Officer reports to
- Dir. of Public Safety, Health & Welfare
- Reporting frequency
- Monthly status reports filed
Summary
Stamford residents report suspected property maintenance and blight violations directly to the Anti-Blight Officer, who can open an inspection, issue a notice of violation, and pursue fines if it isn't fixed.
The Anti-Blight Officer shall enforce the provisions of this section and any rules or regulations promulgated under this section. The Anti-Blight Officer may initiate inspections and investigations of blight and shall receive information and complaints concerning violations of this section. The Anti-Blight Officer shall determine violations of this section; may order the owner of the Blighted Property to abate such violations, issue citations and penalties for violations of this section.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72).
Full Breakdown
Under § 146-47 of the Blighted Properties ordinance, the Anti-Blight Officer, appointed by the Mayor, 'may initiate inspections and investigations of blight and shall receive information and complaints concerning violations.' After confirming a violation, the Officer serves the owner a written notice describing the condition and giving seven calendar days to fix it before a $100-per-day fine begins. The Officer also files monthly written status reports with the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare showing the number of complaints received and their outcome.
Violations & Fines
A confirmed complaint that goes uncorrected within the 7-day notice period exposes the owner to a $100-per-day civil fine and, eventually, a lien on the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact to report a blighted property in Stamford?
Does the city track how many complaints it gets?
Sources & Official References
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