Community Pride
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ell-maintained homes and businesses
demonstrate both personal and
community pride while making Fairborn an
appealing place to live and visit.
Owning a home or business is a major
investment. Proper maintenance helps owners
maintain their property values, enhance the
appearance of our community, and ensure the
safety of our residents.
The City’s housing inspection program
assists property owners in retaining and
increasing their investment while promoting a
safe environment for the residents of Fairborn.
The Tool Lending Closet
Are you lacking the tools to complete your
home repair or lawn maintenance project? The
Tool Lending Closet, located at 300 N. Third
Street, is open for eligible residents from April
through September on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Housing Rehabilitation
Program
Neighborhood Betterment’s Housing
Rehabilitation Program provides low to no
interest loans for low and moderate income
citizens, emergency assistance, and zero
interest loans with partial or full repayment to
homeowners who might otherwise have difficulty
making property improvements.
For more information on these programs,
contact the Neighborhood Betterment Division
at 754-3060.
Property Maintenance
A majority of properties in Fairborn are wellmaintained. This list may serve as a reminder for
something you’ve been meaning to do:
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Remove any rubbish, garbage, brush, or debris
around your property.
Make sure all vehicles are licensed and
operable, remove any auto parts or tires laying
around the yard.
Do you have appliances or furniture you need
to get rid of? Call Waste Management at 1-800583-1144 to make arrangements for a special
pickup.
If you have recently completed a home
improvement project, properly dispose of
building materials such as lumber, siding,
shingles, etc...
After you mow, check to make sure your trees/
shrubs are trimmed and the weeds are under
control.
Check the exterior of your house for peeling
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paint.
Check your foundation for cracks.
Replace or repair missing shingles on roof to
avoid leaks. Also check the condition of your
chimney.
Repair or replace any sections of your fence
that are weak or in disrepair.
Check the safety of your stairs or porch.
Do your exterior doors, windows, and screens
operate properly or do they need repair?
Clean up the yard after your pets.
Park your vehicles in the driveway, garage or
on the street instead of your yard.
Check your shed to see if it is in need of a new
coat of paint or a few repairs.
Does your sidewalk present a safety hazard
because of raised areas or cracks?
Is your driveway in good condition?
Make sure your home has readable house
numbers.
Quick Tips
for Simplified
Clean Up
fairborn
Guide to
Property
Maintenance
Getting rid of unwanted household items is
as close as your curb. Waste Management
will take most items with the regular trash
removal. For large items such as appliances,
water heaters or furniture, call Waste
Management at 1-800-583-1144 for a special
pickup at no additional charge.
Signs, Signs, Signs
Do your part to keep our community looking
clean by not placing signs in the right-ofway or on utility poles (Ordinance 1174.05).
City staff will remove illegally placed signs.
Construction signs should be removed when
the work is complete.
Junk/Inoperable/
Unlicensed Vehicles
Unlicensed, inoperable, or junk vehicles
create an eyesore in our community.
Storing these vehicles is also a violation
of City ordinance. Building Inspection
and the Police Department monitor our
neighborhoods for illegal vehicles.
How Can I . . .
• Dispose of used motor oil at Fairborn’s
City Garage, 300 N. Third Street.
• Report a street light outage:
www.lightingsimplified.com/form.html
• Report a malfunctioning traffic signal to
Electronic Maintenance at 754-3025.
City of Fairborn
44 W. Hebble Avenue
Fairborn, OH 45324
937-754-3030
City of Fairborn
44 W. Hebble Avenue
937.754.3050
www.ci.fairborn.oh.us