Through input received from the residents through various avenues (including Community Engagement Sessions, various Town Hall sessions, Neighborhood Meetings), and through the SWOT Analysis conducted with the City’s Boards and Commissions, the issue of the City implementing a Health and Safety Permitting Program has gained increased attention and need.  This issue was also identified through the National Citizen Survey that showed 87% of the respondents indicated their support for the need of some type of an occupancy permitting system.  Staff has identified this program as the most critical need for the City to implement in stabilizing neighborhoods and property values. 

As such, the City of Collinsville is contemplating a Neighborhood Enhancement Plan consisting of the following major components: 

Health & Safety Inspection Program:  this program is a critical need for the City to stabilize its neighborhoods through compliance with life health and safety requirements and make a positive impact on the quality of life and property values citywide.

Crime Free Housing Program:  this program is a major part of addressing crime and declining neighborhoods.  Now done on a voluntary basis, it is proposed that this program become mandatory for all landlords.

The draft ordinance (click here) is being provided in an effort to seek public input.

To view the entire Neighborhood Enhancement Plan (click here).