Hayward inspects properties annually for overgrown weeds and abates non-compliant parcels at owner expense with a lien.
Under Hayward Municipal Code Chapter 7 and California Government Code 39501, the Hayward Fire Department administers an annual weed abatement program. Notices are mailed to property owners in March or April directing them to cut weeds and grass to under 6 inches and clear combustible debris by a deadline in early May. Inspectors conduct follow-up visits; parcels that remain non-compliant are added to an abatement list confirmed at a public City Council hearing. A city-contracted crew then clears the property and the full cost plus a 45 percent administrative fee is billed to the owner. Unpaid bills are attached to the property tax roll as a special assessment lien. Homeowners who prefer to hire their own contractor must complete work before the deadline to avoid city abatement charges.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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