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Property Maintenance in Odessa, TX (2026)

1 verified property maintenance rules for Odessa, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Property Blight

Odessa can order vacation, repair, or demolition of any building that's dilapidated, unsafe, or unsecured from trespassers, enforced by the Board of Survey under Article 3-10 of the city code.

Odessa Dangerous Building Nuisance Abatement Rules

Some Restrictions

Odessa, TX Code of Ordinances § 3-10-1(c)-(d)(1)

(c) Buildings within the terms of subsection (d) of this section shall be considered "dangerous buildings" and are hereby declared a nuisance. (d) The city may require the vacation, securing, repair, removal or demolition of a building that is: (1) Dilapidated, substandard or unfit for human habitation and a hazard to public health, safety and welfare;