Alpena, MI · Alpena County · Code violations
Can you sell a house with code violations in Alpena, MI?
The fines don't stop while you think about it. They pile up, they add new ones, and every month takes another bite out of what the property is worth to you. We can buy it quickly, violations and all, so you stop the bleeding and keep your equity.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses with code violations as-is in the City of Alpena and Alpena County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 or tell us about the house and notice using the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and what the notice says.
What we buy
A house with the notice and repairs still in place
We buy Alpena houses with open notices, repair orders, unfinished work, or unsafe conditions as-is. You do not have to repair, clean, or clear out the house before selling to us. We can talk through the house and notice with you.
Michigan rules
What can affect closing
In a dangerous-building proceeding, Michigan law allows an order to demolish a building, make it safe, or maintain it. If the owner does not comply, the municipality can have the work done and recover its costs. Those costs can become a lien—a claim against the property—after the required notice and recording steps. See Michigan Compiled Laws §§ 125.540–125.541.
A dangerous-building order or deadline can affect what happens before closing. We can talk through the notice and what it says about the property.
When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.
What happens next
Talk through the house and the notice
- We talk with you about the house, what the notice says, and any deadline that could affect the sale.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Local help
City of Alpena code and building questions
The City’s Planning, Development, Zoning & Building Safety office is the place to ask about code enforcement, permits, inspections, rental inspections, and certificates of occupancy.
City Planning, Development, Zoning & Building Safety ↗Alpena and Alpena Township are separate local units. If your notice names the township, call us — we’ll sort it out with you. Alpena County Clerk — local units ↗
Costs and questions
Compare costs and ask what applies to your house
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. Use the calculator to compare estimated costs and proceeds using your own assumptions.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“The house had some foundation issues and hadn't been updated since the 80s. I got quotes from contractors and the repair costs were going to eat everything I'd make listing it. USA Home Buyers bought it as-is. I'm glad I called.”
Alpena code-violation questions
Can I sell my Alpena house with an open code violation?
Yes. We buy houses with open code violations as-is. An order, deadline, or lien can affect what happens before closing.
Do I have to finish the repairs before selling to USA Home Buyers?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
What happens after I tell you about the house and notice?
We talk through the house, the notice, and any deadline that could affect the sale. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
What closing costs do you pay?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Michigan state and county real estate transfer taxes. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Talk with us about the house and notice
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us what is going on.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what the notice says.