The Village of Elsie’s Code Enforcement Department is a branch of the Elsie Police Department. This department handles code enforcement efforts within the Village limits. The mission of code enforcement is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of The Village of Elsie. residents by promoting safe, healthy, and sanitary housing through education and enforcement of property maintenance, zoning, nuisance, and rental inspection codes. Code enforcement further benefits the community by protecting property values through the elimination of blight such as trash, vacant structures, dilapidated buildings, junk cars, and tall grass.
Code enforcement complaints can be submitted by calling 989-862-4273 ext 7, 24-hours a day, 7 days per week, or by filling out an online complaint form at www.elsie.org. For more information regarding the rules governing code enforcement please go to the main page and click the Ordinance button. See below for common Ordinance topics
HELPFUL DOWNLOADS
Click here for Rental Ordinance
Click here for Renal Inspection Form
Tenants and Landlords: A Practical Guide (PDF)
Common issues NOT enforced by Code Enforcement
The Color of Homes
Placement of child play structures such as trampolines, swing sets and basketball hoops
Trimming of Shrubbery/ Trees ( not blocking views from road/sidewalks)
Raking leaves
Placement of trash receptacles
Garage/shed doors being left open
The appearance of Holiday decorations.