Property Maintenance in Henrico County, VA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Henrico County, Virginia.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Henrico County Code Sec. 10-100 makes it unlawful for a property owner to let trash, garbage, refuse, litter or clutter pile up anywhere in the county except on land zoned for or actively farmed, if it could endanger neighbors' health or safety. Garbage must sit in watertight, covered containers until pickup, and breaking the rule is a Class 4 misdemeanor.
Henrico County Bans Trash and Clutter Buildup
Some RestrictionsHenrico County Code Sec. 10-100
(a) Prohibited storage or accumulation. It is unlawful for any owner of property to allow the storage or accumulation of trash, garbage, refuse, litter, and clutter, except on land zoned for or in active farming operation, and other substances that might endanger the health or safety of other residents of the county. For purposes of this section, the term "clutter" includes mechanical equipment...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
On undeveloped Henrico property, weeds or grass more than 12 inches tall within 150 feet of adjacent developed property are declared a nuisance the owner must cut. Accumulated trash on vacant lots is also banned.
Weeds Over 12 Inches on Vacant Lots Are a Nuisance
Some RestrictionsHenrico County Code § 10-136(b)
If the owner of any undeveloped property permits weeds more than 12 inches in height within 150 feet of adjacent developed property, such weeds will constitute a nuisance.
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