Tinley Park, IL Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Tinley Park adopts the International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments to address exterior property conditions. Prohibited blight conditions include accumulated trash, debris, or junk in yards; storage of inoperable or unlicensed motor vehicles on residential property (visible vehicles must be currently registered with valid license plates and in operable condition); overgrown grass or weeds taller than 8 inches; dead trees that pose a hazard; peeling, chipped, or weathered exterior paint; broken or boarded-up windows; damaged siding, roofing, fascia, or soffits; fences in disrepair or leaning significantly; graffiti; and structural deficiencies. The property owner (or tenant in possession) is responsible for maintenance. The Village issues notices of violation giving reasonable time to correct conditions (typically 7 to 30 days depending on severity). Unresolved violations result in administrative adjudication, fines, and in serious cases the Village may perform the work and place a lien on the property. Abandoned or nuisance properties may be subject to the Village's vacant property registration and additional fees.