Hillsdale, MI · Hillsdale County
Property Maintenance Code Appeal Application
People directly affected by a code official’s decision, notice, or order use this application to appeal it to the City of Hillsdale Board of Appeals.
What this form is
This application lets a person directly affected by a decision, notice, or order under the Property Maintenance Code ask the Board of Appeals to review it. The form says a written appeal must be filed within 20 days after the decision, notice, or order was served. It asks for appellant and property details, the reason for appeal, a signature and date, and supporting materials.
Who needs it
A person directly affected by a Property Maintenance Code decision, notice, or order who wants to appeal it to the Board of Appeals needs this application.
How to submit it
File the written application with the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals at 97 North Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242. The form lists Code Enforcement at (517) 437-6455.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; attach the notice of violation and any supporting documents or drawings, with no sworn attachment identified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Property Maintenance Code appeal application.
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Complete the Application
Provide your contact and property details, explain the reasons for your appeal, and sign and date the application.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Attach the notice of violation and any supporting documentation or drawings pertinent to your appeal.
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Submit the Application
File the written application with the Board of Appeals at 97 North Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Property Maintenance Code appeal application?
- No. The application calls for the appellant’s signature and date, not notarization. Attach the notice of violation and any supporting documents or drawings.
- Who can file a Property Maintenance Code appeal?
- The form says a person directly affected by a decision of the code official or a notice or order issued under the code may appeal to the Board of Appeals.
- How do I submit the appeal application?
- File the written application with the Property Maintenance Code Board of Appeals at 97 North Broad Street, Hillsdale, Michigan 49242. The form lists Code Enforcement at (517) 437-6455.
- What should I attach to the appeal application?
- Attach the notice of violation and any supporting documentation or drawings pertinent to the appeal. You may add pages if you need more room to explain your reasons.
Need something notarized?
This Property Maintenance Code Appeal Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.