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Abandoned/Dangerous Buildings
A dangerous building is a house or any other building that shows serious defects, unsafe conditions, or is vacant and open to trespass.
Getting to the Finish Line
How to Apply for a Demolition Deferral
If your property has been ordered demolished by City Council you can apply for deferral to have it removed.
You will need to complete payment & submit your application & associated documents to [email protected]
Note: there are different applications & requirements for residential or commercial properties.How to Release Lis Pendens
Here you find a list of what is required to request a Release of Lis Pendens.
How to Request Preliminary Inspection Application
Complete the above application & submit to the Property Maintenance Division
How to report abandoned & dangerous buildings
Contact: (313) 224-3215
Dangerous Building Ordinance - Chapter 8
Chapter 8
Section 12-11-28
Emergency Demolition
Emergency Demolition Orders are issued when, in the opinion of the Building Official, conditions of a building, structure, or any part of a structure are found to be structurally unsound, unsafe, dangerous, imminent danger and/or poses an actual and immediate threat to the health, safety and welfare of the public. Examples may include but are not limited to. leaning, bowing and/or missing walls, or a building collapsed into basement leaving a void.