Worcester enforces property maintenance standards requiring grass and weeds to be kept at a reasonable height. The city's Inspectional Services division handles complaints about overgrown properties.
Worcester's property maintenance code and state sanitary code (105 CMR 410.000) require property owners to maintain their properties, including keeping grass and vegetation trimmed. Overgrown grass, weeds, and vegetation that create a nuisance or harbor vermin are violations. The city's Inspectional Services division responds to complaints about neglected properties. Property owners receive notices to comply and a timeframe to address violations. If not addressed, the city may contract the work and bill the property owner, with unpaid charges becoming a lien on the property. Vacant lots are subject to the same maintenance requirements. Worcester also addresses invasive plants and noxious weeds through property maintenance enforcement.
Property maintenance violation: fines. City may perform work and bill the owner. Unpaid charges become a property lien.
Worcester, MA
Worcester enforces quiet hours between 10 PM and 7 AM on weekdays and 11 PM to 7 AM on weekends under the city's Excessive and Unreasonable Noise ordinance. ...
Worcester, MA
Worcester regulates construction noise under its noise ordinance. Construction activities generating excessive noise are restricted during quiet hours. Permi...
Worcester, MA
Worcester addresses barking dogs under both the noise ordinance and animal control regulations. Dogs creating persistent noise that disturbs neighbors consti...
Worcester, MA
MGL c. 90, §22C — abandoned vehicles on public ways tagged after 72 hours, may be towed. Worcester Police and DPW enforce. City also has an 'Unregistered Veh...
Worcester, MA
Worcester regulates parking of recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers in residential areas. These vehicles should be stored on private property and are s...
Worcester, MA
Worcester requires vehicles to be parked on approved hard surfaces. Driveway construction or modification requires permits. Vehicles may not be parked on fro...
See how Worcester's grass height limits rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.