Payment Information

Payment Methods Available
There are various payment options for a Blight Violation Notice (BVN). Payments can be made in person at the Department of Administrative Hearings (DAH) during business hours, by mail, or via telephone for credit card payments. The DAH accepts cash, personal checks, money orders, certified checks, and VISA, Mastercard and Discovery cards.

Payment Discount and Penalty:
Timely Payment Is Essential

• A FINE paid BEFORE the scheduled hearing date will be reduced by 10%
• A FINE paid AFTER the scheduled hearing date will be increased by 10%

NOTE: The date of receipt of the payment by the DAH determines whether a discount or penalty applies.

Administrative Fee Mandated by Law
There is a legislatively-mandated $30 administrative fee ($20 City Administrative Fee and $10.00 State Justice Assessment) for the processing and adjudication of this Blight Violation Notice.

Collection Action
Failure to pay the Blight Violation Notice fine and fees will result in collection action against persons responsible for blight violation notices, which may include negative credit reporting, garnishment of wages, and/or judgment liens being place on real property.