City of Grand Rapids

Housing Appeal Board

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. 

Department in Charge of This Board

Community Development

Board Members

There are 12 members of the Housing Appeal Board who are all appointed by the City Commission for a term beginning the first Monday in January. 

Name Resident Status Term Ends On
Elizabeth Cyr Ward 1 Resident 1/4/27
Wesley Wilson Ward 1 Resident 1/4/27
Nathaniel Phillips Ward 2 Resident 1/4/27
Peter Bruinsma Ward 2 Resident 1/3/28
Mitchell Nelson Ward 2 Resident 1/2/29
Michael Cary Ward 3 Resident 1/4/27
Sarah Hampton Ward 3 Resident 1/3/28
Ashley Huey Ward 3 Resident 1/3/28
Joseph Kuilema Ward 3 Resident 1/3/28
Andrew Claucherty Ward 3 Resident 1/2/29
Jessamyn Libolt Ward 3 Resident 1/2/29
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More Details

  • 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

Specific Requirements

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.

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City Staff Contact

Connie Bohatch
Managing Director of Community Services
Phone Number: 616-456-3677

Bernard Schaefer II
Information Systems Coordinator
Phone Number: 616-456-3624

Meeting Details

We keep a schedule of all of the current year's meetings.

Download Annual Meeting Schedule (2025)

We Keep a schedule of all Meeting Cancellations.