Property Maintenance in Wayne County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in 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.

Property Blight

Wayne County, Michigan authorizes its corporation counsel to sue owners of vacant or abandoned nuisance property, seeking court orders to force repair, renovation, or demolition, or to let the county enter, fix, or acquire blighted parcels.

Wayne County's Nuisance Abatement Program for Blight

Significant Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 90, § 90-2

The purpose of the nuisance abatement program ("NAP") will be to eliminate vacant or abandoned property that has been identified as nuisance property in order to prevent or eradicate significant dangers or conditions that adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare of communities or neighborhoods within the county. This NAP chapter addresses issues raised by the Michigan courts, whic...

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Property Maintenance by City in Wayne County

4 cities in Wayne County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

DetroitPop. 639,111

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

DearbornPop. 109,976

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

LivoniaPop. 95,535

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

WestlandPop. 84,094

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

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