The Mercer County Health District will respond to anonymous complaints regarding issues under our span of authority, which include improper garbage disposal or accumulations on properties, scrap tire disposal, improper dead animal disposal, vermin infestation, and improper sewage disposal or discharges.
To lodge a complaint, please fill out our Nuisance Complaint Form or call our office.
A sanitarian will determine if the complaint meets the criteria necessitating a formal inspection. If a formal inspection of the complaint is required, such will be done as soon as possible, bearing in mind the risk associated with the complaint. The higher the health risk, the higher the priority granted to promptness of the inspection. A follow up inspection will be performed, if necessary, to determine compliance with violation correction orders.
Mercer County Property Maintenance Code: Property Maintenance Code – 2018 revised
In some cases, you may be referred to your local zoning organization or another local agency depending on the nature of your complaint. Included here is contact information for other entities:
List of Local Zoning Inspectors: Current Zoning Inspector List
Ohio Department of Agriculture: 1-800-282-1955
Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District: 419-586-3289
For stream littering or manure discharges to streams, contact the Mercer County Central Dispatch at 419-586-6455, who will in turn contact the Game Warden.
In cases of housing issues, Mercer County does not have a housing code that sets forth minimum building or construction standards or provisions. However, the State of Ohio has a set of rules governing the rights of landlords and tenants. Here is a brochure describing measures that can be taken to resolve problems with rental properties: Landlord-Tenant-Escrow Guidance