Property Maintenance in Sumner County, TN (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sumner County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Property Blight

Sumner County can order removal of debris, overgrowth, and dilapidated conditions that endanger health or safety, and its zoning resolution bars inoperable or unregistered vehicles from residential districts. Owners get notice before the county abates and liens the cost.

Sumner County Property Blight & Nuisance

Some Restrictions

Sumner County, TN, Zoning Resolution Sec. 1101(Q)(2) (Regulations Applicable to All Districts), eff. June 26, 2023

Inoperable, dismantled or unregistered recreational vehicles, water crafts, all-terrain vehicles or trailers are not allowed in residential zoning districts. 3. No such equipment shall be used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes when parked or stored on a residential lot unless in accordance with ...

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Vacant Lot Maintenance

Owners of vacant lots in unincorporated Sumner County must keep them free of overgrowth, accumulated debris, and dumped trash. Under Tennessee law the county can order cleanup after notice and lien the cost when owners don't comply.

Sumner County Vacant Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Tenn. Code Ann. Sec. 5-1-115(b) (removal of vegetation and debris from certain lots; unincorporated county authority)

the growth of trees, vines, grass, underbrush or the accumulation of debris, trash, litter, garbage, or any combination of the preceding elements, or a vacant dilapidated building or structure, so as to endanger the health, safety or welfare of other citizens, or to encourage the infestation of rats and other harmful animals

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Property Maintenance by City in Sumner County

1 cities in Sumner County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

HendersonvillePop. 61,753

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

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