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Property Maintenance in White Plains, NY (2026)

5 verified property maintenance rules for White Plains, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Trash Bin Storage

Trash and recycling carts may be placed curbside no earlier than 5 p.m. the day before collection and must be removed by 10 p.m. on collection day. Containers must have tight-fitting lids.

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Some Restrictions

Property Blight

Chapter 5-7 Property Maintenance Code requires exteriors free of peeling paint, broken windows, graffiti, and debris. Downtown has heightened standards near commercial corridors.

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Heavy Restrictions

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Vacant lots must be kept free of trash, debris, and overgrown vegetation (grass/weeds above 10 inches). Owners must fence or secure lots against unauthorized entry.

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Heavy Restrictions

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks within 12 hours of snowfall end (daytime) or by 10 a.m. the following day if it ends overnight. Fire hydrants must also be accessible.

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Heavy Restrictions

Garage Sale Rules

Garage/yard sales allowed without a permit, limited to 3 sales per year per household, max 2 consecutive days each. No commercial merchandise resale disguised as garage sales.

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Few Restrictions

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement White Plains city rules.

Property Maintenance in Westchester County