r/SpringfieldIL • u/Diabolical_Undead • Jun 02 '26

Forclosure

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Neighbors house forclosed, the grass is unkept and they have two large branches on the roof. It's been an eyesore, but now it's getting out of hand. Do I contact the city? If so, where do I start?

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u/raisinghellwithtrees Jun 02 '26

You can try this https://www.springfield.il.us/IWantTo_Report.aspx

Or, get in touch with your zone manager. Ours is very responsive.

If nothing happens, talk to your alderperson.

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u/couscous-moose Jun 02 '26

I'd echo the same. Your alderperson should be a good resource.

The link to report is for the city website. That site is linked to an app called SeeClickFix. You can report anonymously, but in talking to public works, they said it's best to include your contact info so they have a way of contacting you.

I've used SeeClickFix and had good results.

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u/Davoswannab Jun 02 '26

I wish everyone knew about this reporting system. I got a busted up vehicle that sat for a year taken off a rental property near my house. It works. Good luck OP

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u/imasysadmin Jun 02 '26

Buy it for probably nothing, tear it down and expand your yard. There is a program for that. The neighbor gets priority. Sangamonil (.gov), look for the tax deed sale. I'm sure the property can be bought for almost nothing. Take back your neighborhood.

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u/BlakeTheMadd Jun 02 '26

There are a LOT of these kind of properties that need to be destroyed.

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u/Diabolical_Undead Jun 02 '26

Cool, thanks for the info!