Empowering Action for Fairer Communities

Your Voice, Your Power, Our Mission

SNITCH is an anonymous code enforcement complaint service based in Florida. Founded by civic activist Chaz Stevens, SNITCH files municipal code violation complaints on behalf of residents who fear retaliation. The service costs $299 per complaint and operates under Florida's public records transparency laws to protect the identity of the person reporting.
Chaz Stevens, founder of SNITCH, Florida code enforcement activist

Action Against Unfairness

Growing up, I never stayed quiet when I saw unfairness. At age 12, I stood up to bullies who tormented my classmate. That sense of justice stayed with me.

For decades, I've pushed for government accountability. My efforts have single-handedly overturned local, county, and state laws through activism and advocacy. But as an adult, I faced a new challenge: neighbors using local code enforcement to settle personal grudges.

Recently, while running for mayor, I repeatedly heard voters voice frustration over code violations and their fears of retaliation.

These actions allowed serious issues to go unnoticed. I refused to let this injustice continue. I went from being a concerned homeowner to a determined advocate. From this struggle, SNITCH was born—a platform built to empower neighborhoods through transparency.


Resident reviewing unfair code enforcement notices at home

Everything Changed

One day, my desk was covered in papers—another unfair complaint about my home. My heart raced, and my head pounded. My fists clenched in frustration. Anger surged through me. The system rewarded revenge, not fairness.

Determined, I studied Florida's laws, and saw the loophole in the guidelines. That discovery became the legal foundation for SNITCH.This discovery wasn't just personal—it inspired SNITCH. At that moment, I knew my mission: turn community frustration into community action.


Weaponized Enforcement Ignited Action

When a neighbor weaponized code enforcement against me, I realized the system was broken—and fixing it became my mission.
SNITCH platform helping communities report code violations anonymously

Reporting Becomes Harassment

When a neighbor turned code enforcement against me, it felt like an attack rather than a solution. Notices kept piling up, each one driven by spite instead of genuine concern. I quickly realized the system was broken, misused as a tool for personal vendettas.

This unfairness lit a fire in me. Fixing the system became my mission. That's why I created SNITCH—to ensure code enforcement remains fair, transparent, and focused on real community improvement.


We can help turn your problem into a solution.

Struggles into Solutions

Today, I use past frustrations to create real solutions. SNITCH came from my experiences—a safe way to deal with code enforcement. By turning my struggles into strengths, I help others avoid the problems I faced.

Together, we're building fair and livable neighborhoods.

Our Mission at SNITCH

At SNITCH, we take your frustrations and turn them into results. Our easy-to-use platform helps you navigate code enforcement safely. We protect your privacy and reduce the fear of retaliation. We've walked this path ourselves. We've turned personal setbacks into community solutions. Now, we're here for you. Let's cut through the bureaucracy, raise your voice, and fight for fairness.

Meet Chaz Stevens

Chaz Stevens is a Florida-based civic activist, twice-elected Housing Authority Commissioner, and founder of SNITCH. Over 15 years, his advocacy work has overturned local, county, and state laws. His campaigns have been covered by The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. He created SNITCH after neighbors used code enforcement as a personal weapon against him — and he used Florida law to fight back.