Tomball prohibits junked, wrecked, and abandoned vehicles on public streets and private property. Inoperable vehicles must be enclosed in a garage or removed. Code Enforcement handles complaints under the city's property maintenance standards.
The City of Tomball prohibits the keeping of junked, wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable vehicles on residential property or public streets. Under the city's property maintenance and nuisance abatement ordinances, a vehicle is considered junked if it is inoperable, does not have a current registration or valid plates, or is wrecked or partially dismantled. Junked vehicles on residential property must be fully enclosed within a garage or other approved structure — tarps and car covers do not satisfy enclosure requirements. On public streets, vehicles that appear abandoned may be tagged by the Tomball Police Department and towed after a 48-hour notice period. The city may abate junked vehicle conditions on private property at the owner's expense after providing written notice and opportunity to comply. Contact Code Enforcement through Development Services at (281) 290-1012.
Property owners receive written notice to remove junked vehicles within a specified compliance period, typically 10 days. Failure to comply may result in the city abating the condition and placing a lien on the property for costs. Fines up to $2,000 per offense may apply.
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