Property Maintenance

To promote a safe and clean city, several nuisance abatement codes are enforced by the Division of Property Maintenance. Some of the property maintenance standards enforced include:

  • trash accumulation in yards, sidewalks and alleys;
  • grass and weeds taller than a foot in height and shrubs and weeds that protrude into the sidewalks, street and alleys;
  • inoperable vehicles on private property that have neither a current license plate or sticker or are not kept in a garage out of the public view;
  • all structures (including houses, fences, walls, sheds and garages) that are not structurally sound and in good repair.


For additional information regarding property maintenance requirements, you may review the Guidelines for Property Maintenance Codes in the City of Richmond.
To report a property maintenance violation or to make a request, please use the Citizens' Request System.
Citizens' Request


The Division also issues Demolition Permits and Certificates of Occupancy for residential uses.
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