Code Violation Reporting in Michigan (2026)
11 rules on the books across Michigan, 6 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Lansing
Some RestrictionsLansing's Office of Code Compliance inspects rental properties on a complaint basis, investigating reported violations…
Read full rule →Wayne County
Some RestrictionsWayne County residents who believe they've faced discrimination in housing, employment or public accommodations file a…
Read full rule →Grand Rapids
Light RestrictionsGrand Rapids lets residents report a suspected non-residential building code violation without giving their name…
Read full rule →Wyoming
Light RestrictionsAny resident of Wyoming, Michigan may file a complaint with the city over a Chapter 30 violation, covering noise, open…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
Clinton Township
Some RestrictionsOnce Clinton Township's Enforcement Official confirms a nuisance, the written notice must give the property owner up to…
Read full rule →Grand Rapids
Some RestrictionsGrand Rapids gives cited non-residential property owners 24 hours for emergencies, 10 days for hazardous conditions…
Read full rule →Lansing
Some RestrictionsWhen Lansing code enforcement issues a nuisance violation notice, the City must give the property owner a reasonable…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Clinton Township
Some RestrictionsClinton Township's nuisance code spells out exactly what gets a property owner cited: unsanitary litter and junk…
Read full rule →Grand Rapids
Some RestrictionsGrand Rapids' property maintenance nuisance list covers unlicensed vehicles left outdoors more than 7 days, indoor…
Read full rule →Ann Arbor
Light RestrictionsAnn Arbor's Building Official must publish a checklist of commonly recurring housing code violations so tenants…
Read full rule →Lansing
Light RestrictionsLansing's Office of Code Compliance must publish a public checklist of the violations found most often during Housing…
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