We aim for a blight-free city.
Known as Detroit's "Blight Court," the Department of Appeals and Hearings (DAH) conducts 25,000 hearings annually on "quality of life" violations aimed at ensuring that property in Detroit is maintained free of blight. The DAH also serves as the appeals court for citizens impacted by certain administrative decisions made by other city departments. Property owners can also pay and inquire about blight tickets at the DAH.
Department of Administrative Hearings Blight Manual ("Your Community's Partner in Blight Fighting")
The Rules and Procedures shall apply to the conduct of all appeal hearings before the City of Detroit Department of Appeals and Hearings.
These Rules and Procedures shall apply to the conduct of all blight violation proceedings before the City of Detroit Blight Administrative Hearings Bureau.
Outlines how to file a motion to set aside a default judgment regarding a blight ticket.
Information about obtaining a blight clearance
Top ten most-common blight violations in Detroit, including the legal ordinance for each violation.
Complete this form to appeal to have a default judgement regarding a blight ticket set aside.
Instructions and form to complete to request a court hearing transcript
Blight Ticket Information
Information on how to appeal a blight ticket