See the person affected by the Housing and Maintenance code

We center renters in everything we do.

Housing Liaisons support this by:

• Addressing complaints about a property owner, such as:
  • Neglect
  • Retaliation
• Lessening the impact of displacement on renters
• Working with community and City partners to find the best solution to renting issues

View rental housing as an important community resource

• Keep units safe by enforcing the:
  • Housing and Maintenance Code
  • State Fire Codes
• Aim to rehab properties on the Vacant Building Registry
• Review structural fires
• Reduce nuisance issues in neighborhoods
• Inspect rental units in-person and virtually with owners and renters

Issue commercial permits, inspect and reduce fire hazards

• Inspect:
  • Businesses
  • Childcare and foster care buildings
• Manage:
  • Vacant and Boarded Registration
  • Hazardous waste facilities
  • Fire permits
  • Fire safety at events

Put people and communities first

We offer additional support for residents navigating the City's code enforcement process.

• Homeowner Navigators help senior, veteran and disabled homeowners with:
  • Open housing orders
  • Property maintenance
  • In-home safety hazards
• Housing Liaisons help renters with housing problems.