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The City of Detroit's BLIGHT Court and Administrative Appeal Tribunal
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 appeal 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.
The DAH is now safely providing services digitally and remotely to protect members of the public and our staff. Doing business with the DAH, including attending hearings, can be done remotely and safely from your home or business.. The DAH still provides some in-person services in Suite 106 of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center but we want users to stay safe and do business with the DAH online.
Need a permit? Planning to enter into a contract with the City? Interested in purchasing a property and want to check its blight history? You can now submit your Blight Clearance Application directly on the DAH website!
If you've received a Default Judgment on a ticket, you may qualify for a new hearing date. Visit the DAH website for our updated instructions and forms under the "Motion to Set Aside Package."
DAH Customer Service 313-224-0098
Due to the Grand Prix, Department of Appeals and Hearings will work remotely from Wednesday, May 28, 2025 through Monday, June 2, 2025. The department will return to our regular in-person schedule on Tuesday, June 3, 2025!
Zoom Virtual Hearing Instructions
Instructions on how to obtain a Blight Clearance from Department of Appeals and Hearing.
District 5 Charter Meeting Presentation Oct. 8 2024
Presentations from BSEED Director Dave Bell and DAH Director Julianne Pastula
Links to assist DAH customers through the Department of Appeals and Hearings.
Instructions for attending Virtual Hearing at DAH
Information on refund eligibility
Information on how to maintain compliance of rental, commercial, residential and dangerous buildings.
Instructions and form to complete to request a court hearing transcript
Complete this form to appeal to have a default judgement regarding a blight ticket set aside.
Right to Appeal Form to be completed for BSEED Marijuana Facility License
Department of Appeals and Hearings
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Information on the City of Detroit Administrative Appeal Bureau
Information on how to appeal a CRIO Detroit Legacy Certification administrative decision
Information on how to appeal a BSEED Medical Marijuana Facility License administrative decision
How to file a pre-compliance review of the inspection with the City of Detroit Administrative Appeals Bureau
Information on how to appeal a blight ticket