Neighborhood Improvement

The Neighborhood Improvement Division is responsible for the enforcement of both local ordinances and state statutes pertaining to the maintenance and upkeep of all structures and properties within the City.

Resources

• Results of 2017 Property Maintenance Survey (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Frequently Asked Questions about home/rental property occupancy.
• FAQ Brochure (PDF) Opens a New Window.  for printing.
• Grass & Weeds and Snow & Ice information.
• Property Maintenance Complaints Opens a New Window.  Visit our CityView Portal to report a violation, make a request, or file a Complaint about Property Maintenance Code Violations.
• Property Maintenance Violation Appeal Form (PDF) Opens a New Window. 
• Local Grants - The City, through the Redevelopment Authority, offers two new grant programs to assist those home owners and properties who are most in need. 
  • Neighbor Helping Neighbor Opens a New Window.  is designed for low and moderate income residents to receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement funding for materials for property improvement projects.  Please note, labor is not an eligible cost.
  •  Residential Structure Demolition Opens a New Window. , is a demolition program that will reimburse a property owner up to $15,000 who razes a dwelling and builds a new single family home within 12 months.