What is a nuisance?
A nuisance is a condition that can cause hurt, harm, discomfort, damage or injury to the public or to any considerable number of persons.
Examples of public health nuisances include, but are not limited to, open dumping of trash and garbage, raw sewage spills, rats and other vermin, and the improper storage of waste tires.
How do I report a nuisance condition?
Contact the Health Department at 937-390-5600 or email environmental@ccchd.com, to file a complaint.
You must include the address of the complaint, the nature of the complaint, and any other information that may be useful. If you would like for us to contact you with an update, or with questions we may have about the complaint, please also include your name and phone number.
The CCCHD WILL accept anonymous complaints.
Unfortunately CCCHD does not have the authority or ability to investigate the following conditions:
- Drainage issues not caused by a sewage treatment system
- Tall grass, poison ivy, or overgrown properties
- Abandoned vehicles and metal junk yards
- Animal issues involving noise or number of animals
- Animal cruelty
- Violation of city, townships, village or county zoning regulations
- Child or elderly abuse
- Tanning salons, hair salons, barber shops,
- Hotels and motels
- Removal of abandoned trailers
- General operation of manufactured home parks
- Suspected drug houses
- Any domestic disputes between neighbors or family members
Other Useful Information
City of Springfield Only
- For structural issues, tall grass/weeds and junk vehicles (on property) contact City Code Enforcement: 937-521-2020
- For junk vehicles (on street) contact the Springfield City Police Department: 937-324-7680
- For landlord/tenant disputes contact Fair Housing: 937-324-7696
County Only
- For junk vehicles (on property) contact your local Township office.
- For junk vehicles (on street) contact the Clark County Sheriff’s Office: 937-328-2560
- For landlord/tenant disputes contact Fair Housing: 937-328-2498 or 1-866-740-1958
City or County
- For all illegal activity contact your local law enforcement.
- For illegal dumping contact Solid Waste Deputy: 937-521-2020.