Neighborhood WatchMay 1, 2026
Detroit Blight Ticket Fines Hit $414 Average in 2026
Detroit blight ticket fines average $414 across 1,000 violations, with 39% unpaid creating $207,775 in outstanding debt for property owners facing enforcement.
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