Housing Appeal Board

Department in Charge of This Board

Community Development

About the Board

Here's a quick look at the Housing Appeal Board:

  • We hear and decide appeals on the way the Grand Rapids Property Maintenance Code is applied.

  • We can grant a property owner more time or relief under certain conditions. 

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  • 12 members
  • 9 permanent members
  • 3 alternating members that are representative of Grand Rapids' citizens
  • Board members are appointed by the Mayor with approval of City Commission on the first Monday in January.
  •  To serve on this board, you may not be an elected officer or an employee

 Members must have experience or training relating to property maintenance.

Residency Requirement
Although there aren't any residency requirements to be a part of this board, we do prefer that you live within the limits of Grand Rapids.

Term Limits

Your term on this board is 3 years. This board is subject to the Service Limitation Policy.

Compensation

You will receive $10.00 per board meeting you attend. You will also receive an additional $10.00 for each partial or full day you devote to inspections relating to an appeal.

Michael Cary

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 1/4/2027

Andrew Claucherty

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Elizabeth Cyr

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term Ends: 1/4/2027

Sarah Hampton

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/6/2025

Marshall Kilgore

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/4/2027

Jessamyn Libolt

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 3 Resident
Term Ends: 1/6/2025

Nathaniel Phillips

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 1/6/2025

Bethany Reed

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 2 Resident
Term Ends: 1/6/2025

Michael Scholten

Mayoral Appointment
Ward 1 Resident
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term Ends: 1/6/2025

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term Ends: 1/5/2026

Vacancy

Mayoral Appointment
Term Ends: 1/4/2027