What is blight? In general terms, it is trash, yard waste or garbage. It can include vacant lots, abandoned buildings, houses in derelict or dangerous shape; overgrown lawns; high weeds/grasses (non-agriculture), uncontrolled plant growth; uncollected litter, abandoned, vandalized cars or improper vehicle storage; rodent infestations, environmental contamination and other signs of neglect.
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You can submit a blight complaint in any of the following ways:

• Call 269-424-3025 x9
• Email code@silvercreektwpmi.gov
• Download the Blight Complaint form to print (then drop off or email)

Tickets or Citations are paid at the 4th District Court (Cassopolis) – call 269-445-4424 option 1.

Cleaning up blight is not an easy or quick process as property owners have rights to due process.