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Conroe, TX Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
Sec. 26-33
Garbage
Must be in closed receptacle
Rubbish
Must not be visible from public
Max Fine
$2,000
Enforcement
Code Enforcement Division

Summary

Conroe Sec. 26-33 prohibits accumulation of garbage, rubbish, appliances, furniture, and tires unless entirely enclosed. Property blight visible from public areas is a public nuisance subject to code enforcement.

Sec. 343.011. PUBLIC NUISANCE. (a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county. (b) A person may not cause, permit, or allow a public nuisance under this section. (c) A public nuisance is: (1) keeping, storing, or accumulating refuse on premises in a neighborhood unless the refuse is entirely contained in a closed receptacle; (2) keeping, storing, or accumulating rubbish, including newspapers, abandoned vehicles, refrigerators, stoves, furniture, tires, and cans, on premises in a neighborhood or within 300 feet of a public street for 10 days or more, unless the rubbish or object is completely enclosed in a building or is not visible from a public street;

Source: Conroe Code EnforcementView official code

Full Breakdown

Under Conroe Code Sec. 26-33, accumulation of garbage is prohibited unless entirely contained in a closed receptacle. Storage of rubbish including appliances, furniture, and tires is prohibited unless completely enclosed within a building or not visible from a public place. The Code Enforcement Division proactively patrols and responds to complaints about property blight. Properties with visible junk accumulation, peeling paint, broken windows, or other conditions creating blight receive written notice and a compliance deadline. The city may abate the nuisance and bill the property owner for costs.

Violations & Fines

Nuisance citations under Sec. 26-33 carry fines up to $2,000. City may abate and place a lien on the property for costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Code Enforcement cite me for junk in my Conroe yard?
Yes. Rubbish, appliances, furniture, and tires visible from a public place violate Sec. 26-33 and may result in fines up to $2,000.
How do I report a blighted property in Conroe?
Contact the Code Enforcement Division. Officers proactively patrol and respond to complaints about garbage accumulation, junk vehicles, and structural blight.
Can I store a boat or trailer in my Conroe side yard?
Yes, if not creating a nuisance. Visibility from a public place and condition matter under Sec. 26-33. Deed restrictions may also limit visible storage.

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