The City of Glendale is no different than other communities across the nation in that it is being impacted by the current housing market. As mortgage foreclosures continue to increase, some homeowners are seeking information on financial assistance programs, while others are concerned with the effect of vacant/abandoned homes on their neighborhood and property values.
A vacant or abandoned home can have a negative impact on a neighborhood. The longer the vacancy, the greater the possibility of the property becoming unkempt, attracting criminal activity, and serving as a destabilizing factor on the rest of the neighborhood.
Glendale residents are encouraged to report abandoned/vacant properties, particularly if they become concerned about a safety hazard, property maintenance issue or a suspicious activity occurring on the property. The city has a number of programs and resources to help residents maintain neighborhoods.
Report Property Maintenance Issues: 623/930-3610
It’s important to track vacant/abandoned homes. If you notice an abandoned home or maintenance issue in your neighborhood or suspect after 10 days of no activity that it’s vacant, contact the Glendale Code Compliance Department at 623/930-3610 or click here to use the on-line Request for Service form.
The city will take steps immediately to eliminate a safety hazard. General nuisance concerns, such as overgrown grass/weeds or trash/debris, will take longer, due to legal requirements. Usually, once the legal owner of record has been identified, a notice of violation and a minimum 30-day timeframe must be provided. If general nuisance violations are not corrected, the city may have the violations abated; the property cleaned and file a lien, which will charge the costs back to the property’s owner.
Assistance for Distressed Homeowners: 623/930-3670
The Community Revitalization Division can guide residents to several local non-profits who may be able to help them with services in a financial crisis. For a current list of social services funded by CDBG, click here. (PDF)
Report Suspicious Activity/Crime: 623/930-3000
- Call 9-1-1: To report emergencies or criminal and suspicious activity that is in progress or occurring right now.
- Call the Police Department's non-emergency number at 623/930-3000 for other concerns.
- Call the Police Department's Community Action Teams (CAT) at 623/930-3380, for assistance with continued problems at the same location.
- Also, call CAT about Neighborhood Watch, Crime Free Multi-Housing, GAIN, Blanket Trespass Authorizations, Business/Residential Security Surveys, and other crime prevention programs and assistance. Or click here for information on-line.
Tips for Neighborhoods: 623/930-2868
You can help to maintain the appearance of your neighborhood or HOA community and to deter crime. The first step is to keep a watchful eye on your neighborhood. By becoming a registered neighborhood, you can receive many services to revitalize your neighborhood. Click here to learn more.
If you live in an HOA and see property that may need attention, call your HOA property manager.
Neighborhood Tool Chest: 623/930-2868
For questions about neighborhood services, call the Neighborhood Partnership Office at 623/930-2868. With the property owners’ permission, you may also organize clean ups of vacant and abandoned homes. The city also has a tool lending program available. Click here for more information.
Report Graffiti: 623/930-3080
To report graffiti on an abandoned home, call the Graffiti Removal Hotline at
623/930-3080 or
click here to reach the Graffiti Busters On-line Hotline form.
This program is operated by the Field Operations Department.
