What this is
Harris County removes health and safety hazards from problem properties to keep neighborhoods clean and safe for families.
Type: PolicyFile: 26-3074 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-02 Passed: 2026-05-14
Nohemi.Castillo@phs.hctx.net
Key details
- Status: Awaiting Commissioners Court approval
- Affected areas: Harris County Precincts 1, 2, and 3
- What it fixes: Abandoned buildings, illegal dumps, overgrown lots
- Owner notice: Property owners get warned before county takes action
- Who pays: Property owners may be billed for cleanup costs
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
This helps clean up dangerous buildings, trash dumps, and overgrown lots in your neighborhood. When these eyesores get fixed, your community becomes safer and your home's value can go up. It protects families from health hazards and makes neighborhoods nicer places to live.
If this passes
Harris County can clean up dangerous buildings, trash sites, and overgrown lots when owners won't fix them. Your neighborhood becomes safer and cleaner with fewer eyesores.
If this does not pass
Dangerous buildings, illegal dump sites, and overgrown lots may stay as they are. Health and safety problems in neighborhoods could continue without county action.
How to get involved
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By the numbers
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Led byHarris County Commissioners Court
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