Missouri City, TX Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Max Grass Height
- 9 inches
- Junked Vehicle Threshold
- Inoperable 72+ hours
- Maximum Fine
- $500 per occurrence
- Right-of-Way Rule
- Owner must maintain
Summary
Missouri City prohibits grass and weeds taller than nine inches, junked or inoperable vehicles visible from public areas, and other blight conditions, with enforcement by Neighborhood Services and fines up to $500 per occurrence.
Junked Vehicles. Any wrecked, dismantled, partially dismantled or inoperable vehicle may not be parked on private property. Inoperable includes vehicles with expired safety inspection stickers and/or current vehicle registration tags. Exterior Walls. All exterior walls shall be free from holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration. Mildew. All surfaces must be maintained in a clean, sanitary condition.
Full Breakdown
Under Missouri City's nuisance and property maintenance regulations, grass and weeds may not exceed nine inches in height or extend more than six inches across or onto flatwork. Junked vehicles, defined as wrecked, dismantled, or inoperable for more than 72 hours and lacking current registration or inspection, may not be parked on private property where visible from a public place. A 2026 amendment further requires property owners to maintain grass and weeds in the public right of way adjacent to their property, with fines up to $500 per occurrence.
Violations & Fines
Code Enforcement issues notices to abate, and uncorrected violations result in citations, court-imposed fines up to $500 per occurrence, and city-performed abatement billed to the owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the nine-inch grass limit include the area between the sidewalk and the street?
Can I store a vehicle I'm restoring in my driveway in Missouri City?
Sources & Official References
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