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Tyler, TX Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

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

Key Facts

Governing Code
Sec. 18-20 nuisances
Prohibited
Rubbish, junk, debris, overgrowth
Grass Limit
Over 12 inches prohibited
Enforcement
Notice then city abatement

Summary

Tyler's Chapter 18 declares accumulations of rubbish, junk, debris, and overgrown vegetation on a property a public nuisance. Code enforcement issues a notice to abate; unresolved conditions can be cleaned by the city and billed to the owner.

allow rubbish, including newspapers, refrigerators, stoves, furniture, tires, cans and appliances, trash, garbage, refuse, junk, or debris to collect upon such premises

Source: Tyler Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: July 2026: Including amendments through July 22, 2026).

Full Breakdown

Under Section 18-20 of the Tyler City Code, it is unlawful to let rubbish, junk, appliances, tires, trash, and debris collect on a property, or to allow fallen limbs, brush, and underbrush to accumulate. Uncultivated vegetation over twelve inches is also prohibited. These conditions are declared public nuisances. Code Enforcement handles roughly forty violation types, from junked vehicles and illegal dumpsites to substandard structures. Owners receive written notice with a deadline to correct; if the condition remains, the city may abate it and assess the cost against the property. Trees must not obstruct sidewalks or drivers' views of adjacent streets.

Violations & Fines

Nuisance accumulations violate Section 18-20. The city issues written notice with a compliance deadline; failure to comply lets Tyler abate the condition and charge the owner, with unpaid costs assessed against the property. Junked vehicles are tagged for removal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What counts as property blight in Tyler?
Accumulated rubbish, junk, appliances, tires, and debris, plus fallen limbs, brush, and vegetation over twelve inches. Section 18-20 declares these public nuisances.
Can the city clean my property and charge me?
Yes. After written notice and a missed deadline, Tyler can abate the nuisance and assess the cost against the property owner.

Sources & Official References

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