Clean Up Altoona - Property Maintenance Concern Form

Overview

This form is used by residents of Altoona, PA to report property maintenance concerns and code enforcement issues. The Code & Inspections Department uses these reports to identify violations and issue letters to property owners.

Important: Residents are instructed to only report properties located within the city limits of Altoona.

How It Works

• Residents submit a report detailing a specific issue.
• The department investigates the reported location.
• If a violation is found, a letter is issued to the property owner.

Reporting Categories

The form provides a checklist of common issues, including:

• Sanitation: Dog feces/foul odor, garbage/littering, garbage/proper containment.
• Property Maintenance: Roof, porch, paint, steps, gutters, windows, garage maintenance.
• Housing Status: Non-registered rental properties, vacant houses or buildings.
• Safety & Environment: Snow/ice on sidewalks, weeds/tall grass, overgrowth of trees/shrubs.
• Other: Graffiti, abandoned vehicles on private property, pools, or "Other" (with space to specify).

Required Information

To process a report, the following details are required:

• Brief Description: A text box for additional context.
• Location Details: The specific address (house number and street), city, state, and zip code of the violation.
• Contact Information: The reporter's name, phone number, email, and address.

Note on Privacy: The form explicitly states that "All contact information is confidential. "

Submission

• Submission Date: A field is provided at the bottom for the date of submission.
• Contact Info: The form header lists the Code & Inspections Department address at 1301 12th Street, Suite 103, Altoona, PA 16601.