Code Enforcement

Property Maintenance

Complaints and/or questions about maintenance of existing properties are handled by the Code Enforcement Division of the Buchanan Police Department. Sometimes the situation may also involve building code and construction related items so the Building Department will work with the Code Enforcement Department as required. 

If you see a property that concerns you, please contact the City of Buchanan's Code Enforcement Team and alert them to the situation.  They can be reached at 269-695-5120.

The City of Buchanan has adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code. 

101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and nonresidential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, space, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for a reasonable level of sanitary maintenance; the responsibility of owners, an owner's authorized agent, operators and occupants; the occupancy of existing structures and premises, and for administration, enforcement and penalties.