Lubbock enforces property maintenance standards through Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances, addressing dilapidated structures, accumulated junk, overgrown weeds, and other nuisance conditions. The city can abate at owner expense and lien the property.
Lubbock adopts the International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments through Chapter 10. Code Enforcement investigates complaints and inspects for conditions including dilapidated or unsecured structures, accumulation of junk or debris, junked vehicles, overgrown weeds exceeding 12 inches, graffiti, and broken windows or doors. Owners receive written notice to abate, typically within 10 days. If not corrected, the city may abate the nuisance (mow, haul debris, board up) and assess costs plus an administrative fee as a lien on the property under TX Health and Safety Code Chapter 342. Severely dilapidated structures may be ordered demolished after Building Standards Commission hearing.
Administrative fines start around $200 per violation and can escalate. Abatement costs plus liens are added to property tax bill.
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