What this is
Harris County assigns $42,474 in cleanup costs to property owners who failed to fix dangerous conditions in Precincts 1 and 2.
Type: Financial AuthorizationFile: 26-3075 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-02 Passed: 2026-05-14
Nohemi.Castillo@phs.hctx.net
Key details
- Status: Active cost assessment order
- Total costs: $42,474.98 for multiple properties
- Affected areas: Properties in Precincts 1 and 2
- Process: Owners notified first, then county cleans and bills
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
When dangerous properties with overgrown weeds or unsafe buildings are cleaned up, it keeps our neighborhoods safe and protects home values. This system makes sure property owners fix problems or pay for county cleanup.
If this passes
Property owners must pay cleanup costs or face liens on their properties. Dangerous conditions get fixed faster, making neighborhoods safer and protecting home values.
If this does not pass
Dangerous properties could stay unfixed longer, potentially lowering nearby home values and creating safety risks in neighborhoods.
How to get involved
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By the numbers
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Led byHarris County Commissioners Court
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