Blight Mitigation Revolving Funds

Two states have recently undertaken efforts to implement a “revolving fund” to spur property rehabilitation. Mississippi Approved by the Governor in April 2025, House Bill 733, created the “Property Cleanup Revolving Fund.” It authorizes theREAD MORE

Code enforcement still in focus!

In a recent op-ed (link), Walter Williams, EDFP City of Racine City Development, Director and President Racine- NAACP, argues that building and property code enforcement is a powerful, yet overlooked, tool in combating inner‑city crimeREAD MORE

PA H.B. 103 Abandoned Boats

Often overlooked, abandoned boats are visible blight and potential safety hazards. Pennsylvania State Rep. Anita Kulik, chair of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, introduced H.B. 103 “providing for at-risk, derelict and abandoned boats; andREAD MORE

Illinois Blight Mitigation Act

The proposed “Blight Mitigation Act (HB0006) was most recently referred to the House Rules Committee (January 9th). The synopsis of the bill states: Creates the Blight Mitigation Act. Provides that a property owner that livesREAD MORE

Rental Registry – One Step Back Two Steps Forward

Two recent developments in Syracuse NY center around its rental registration program. First, on January 23rd syracuse.com reported that per the City’s Auditor, its “rental registry’s weak compliance is worse than believed”. Per City Auditor 25% ofREAD MORE

Civil Nuisance Law – Private Nuisance Lawsuits

One Georgia municipality is working to develop “a civil nuisance law that would allow private citizens to file nuisance complaints in Municipal Court.” The stated intent is to assist in scenarios where a violation exists thatREAD MORE

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