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Housing & Neighborhood Services
Neighborhood Issues
DNS
Anti graffiti, animal problems, building in disrepair, blight, fence issue, noise issue, illegal car repairs, illegal rummage sales, abandoned cars.
Sanitation
Drop offs for large items, hazardous waste, car battery, antifreeze, oil as well as garbage pickup schedules.
DPW
Current snow emergency status, sign up for parking notice texts, discarded scooter, sewer problems, etc.
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Free Fire Alarms
In need of a fire alarm? MFD will supply free fire alarms for free.
Property Tax Information
Information about property taxes, including assessments and payment options.
Anti-Displacement Plan
The city’s Anti-Displacement Plan aims to reduce the potential for displacement.
Homebuyer Assistance Program (HBA)
Forgivable Loans up to $35,000 for rehabilitation of city-owned homes.
Home Repairs
The Strong Home Loan Program offers partially forgivable loans for emergency and essential home repairs.
Compliance Loan Program
Provides 0% interest, deferred payment loans to assist homeowners in making repairs to fix code violations.
Eviction History
Check to see if an apartment building you want to move into has a history of evictions.
Community Improvement Projects
Community groups can apply for grants to physically enhance a neighborhood and build camaraderie.
Healing Spaces Initiative
Create healing spaces and relaxing environments on city-owned vacant lots.
MPD Traffic Safety Unit
Report reckless and dangerous driving online or call 414-935-3925
Contact your Alderperson
An alderman is elected by the residents of a geographic area (known as a district) to represent them as a member of Common Council, meet with constituents, and vote in committee meetings.
Rental Housing Resource Center
Helping tenants and landlords with housing challenges.
Rent for Success
Free tenant-training program designed to educate and empower renters to make safe, healthy choices in housing.