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Code Violation Reporting in Wayne County, MI (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

How to Report

Wayne County residents who believe they've faced discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations file a written, notarized complaint with the county's Human Rights Commission within 180 days of the incident. The Commission investigates, mediates or dismisses complaints and must resolve most cases within 90 days under Chapter 55 of the county code.

Filing a Human Rights Complaint in Wayne County, MI

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 55, § 55-27

(1) A complaint alleging a violation of this Chapter shall be filed with the Human Rights Commission, in writing, and shall be signed by the person who is making the complaint and sworn to in the presence of a notary public. A complaint may be filed in person, by email, or by mail. (2) A complaint shall specify the alleged act or acts of discrimination which violate this Chapter, and shall set ...

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