Report an Issue with a Building or Structure

Step 1.Report a Code Violation Online

Complete the brief form below to let us know about this issue. 

Report an Issue with a Building or Structure

Step 2.Review and Inspection

After reporting an issue with a building or structure, an inspector will visit the property within three days. If it is found to be in violation of city ordinance, we will provide a violation notice to the property owner and provide them time to address the issue. This is typically 30 days but can vary on a case-by-case basis. It is our intent to work with the owner to bring the property back up to code. If the property owner does not the correct the issue in the time provided, enforcement may continue and eventually could result in legal action against the owner. 

Step 1.Call 311

You can report this issue by calling 311 or (269) 337-8000.  

Step 2.Inspection of Report

After reporting an issue with a building or structure, an inspector will visit the property within three days. If it is found to be in violation of city ordinance, we will provide a violation notice to the property owner and provide them time to address the issue. This is typically 30 days but can vary on a case-by-case basis. It is our intent to work with the owner to bring the property back up to code. If the property owner does not the correct the issue in the time provided, enforcement may continue and eventually could result in legal action against the owner.