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Senior blight fine waiver ordinance

Detroit

Summary

A requested draft ordinance would waive blight fines and fees issued by the Department of Appeals and Hearings for residents 65 and older — a potential relief for fixed-income seniors hit with citations.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
1

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Would reduce fine revenue collected by DAH from senior residents.

✅Who benefits

Seniors 65 and older facing blight citations.

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