Property Maintenance in Ventura County, CA (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Trash Bin Storage

Unincorporated Ventura County residents receive three franchised carts (trash, recycling, organics) from Athens Services or EJ Harrison. Carts should be set out by 6 a.m. on collection day and otherwise stored on the property. Carts must be placed two to three feet apart and away from obstacles when set out for pickup.

Ventura County Trash Bin Storage

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Property Blight

In unincorporated Ventura County, blight such as accumulated junk, debris, and abandoned or inoperative vehicles is regulated as a public nuisance. The Resource Management Agency (RMA) Code Compliance division enforces standards, and the County may abate nuisances and recover costs as a lien against the property.

Ventura County Property Blight

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Owners of vacant lots in unincorporated Ventura County must keep parcels free of fire-hazard vegetation, debris, junk, and inoperative vehicles. The Fire Department mails an annual Notice to Abate Fire Hazard, and Code Compliance can pursue nuisance abatement for accumulated trash or blight on undeveloped land.

Ventura County Vacant Lot Maintenance

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Garage Sale Rules

Ventura County does not publish a dedicated garage-sale permit ordinance for unincorporated areas. Occasional residential yard sales are generally treated as a temporary accessory use overseen by RMA Planning, and must not become a regular commercial business. Confirm specifics with the Planning Division before holding frequent sales.

Ventura County Garage Sale Rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Weeds & Overgrown Grass

Unincorporated Ventura County regulates weeds and grass mainly as a wildfire hazard. Under the Fire Department's Fire Hazard Reduction Program, owners receive an annual Notice to Abate Fire Hazard (mailed April 20) and must reduce hazardous grass to about three inches and maintain defensible space, typically 100 feet, around structures.