What is the Administrative Hearings Bureau (AHB)?
An AHB is authorized by state law (The Home Rule City Act 279 of 1909) and allows blight and other ordinance violations to be heard and administered directly by the city through an administrative hearings officer, who must be an attorney licensed to practice law in Michigan for at least 5 year and is appointed by the city commission. This method for enforcing certain ordinances removes the penalty of a criminal misdemeanor and provides the hearings officer the ability to levy fines of up to $10,000. All fines are set by the city commission. The AHB addresses concerns within the community stemming from what is termed “blight.” Please follow the link on the right to the city’s blight ordinance to see what is defined as blight. The purpose of the AHB is to improve the quality of life within the community and improve compliance with the applicable sections of the city’s code of ordinances. In furtherance of this goal, the city seeks to work in cooperation with residents through AHB proceedings to provide attractive neighborhoods through practical code enforcement.
Resources
- AHB Docket (August 13, 2025)
- AHB 2025 Hearing Dates
- AHB Rules and Procedures
- AHB Fines & Fee Schedule
- AHB Ordinance
- AHB Sample Fix-It Ticket
- Report an abandoned vehicle in the street
- Homeowner Guides
- Rodent Control
- State PA 279 of 1909
- Macomb County Handy Helper Program
- Macomb County Home Rehab Program
- Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers