Property Maintenance in Travis County, TX (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Travis County, Texas.

Verified from official government sources

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

Property Blight

A building that is structurally unsafe, unsanitary, dilapidated, storm damaged, or abandoned is a public nuisance under Travis County Code Section 261.001(r). The Health Authority can order repairs, and an owner who ignores a 31-day abatement notice faces demolition, a lien on the property, and criminal fines.

Travis County Substandard Building Nuisance Rules

Some Restrictions

Travis County Code § 261.001(r), § 261.015

Public nuisance means: ... Maintaining a building in a manner that is structurally unsafe or constitutes a hazard to safety, health, or public welfare because of inadequate maintenance, unsanitary conditions, dilapidation, obsolescence, disaster, damage, or abandonment or because it constitutes a fire hazard... The definition of "Public nuisance" under this Section 261.001(r) does not apply to ...

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Vacant Lot Maintenance

Any vacant or unimproved lot in unincorporated Travis County must be kept free of stagnant water, weeds over 36 inches, rubbish, garbage, and trash under Code Section 261.009, which defines 'Premises' to include vacant land. Ignoring a 31-day abatement notice brings county cleanup, a lien, and fines.

Travis County Vacant Lot Maintenance Rules

Some Restrictions

Travis County Code § 261.009, § 261.001

The Commissioners Court hereby orders that it shall be unlawful for an owner, occupant, tenant, resident or person in control of any lot or parcel of ground within Travis County to: 1. cause, permit, or allow a public nuisance on any premises; or 2. fail to keep the property owned or occupied by them or under their control free from stagnant water, weeds, rubbish, garbage, brush, trash or any o...

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Property Maintenance by City in Travis County

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

AustinPop. 978,908

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

PflugervillePop. 65,191

1 verified rule • Property Blight

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