Mississippi §21-19-11 authorizes DeSoto County and municipalities to cut grass exceeding 10 inches on vacant lots and bill owner. Liens attach to property. No vacant property registration countywide.
Vacant lot maintenance in DeSoto County operates under Mississippi Code §21-19-11 (municipal) and §19-5-105 (county), which authorize the governing body to cause the cutting of grass and weeds, removal of rubbish, and abatement of nuisance conditions with costs charged to the property owner. Typical grass height limit is 10 to 12 inches (Southaven §28-3, Olive Branch Code, Hernando §18) — check the municipality for exact threshold. Process: written notice to property owner (address of record at Tax Assessor), 10 to 14 day compliance period, municipal or county cutting by contracted mowing service, invoice to owner, Chancery Clerk lien if unpaid. Vacant lots must also be secured against illegal dumping (§97-15-29 state misdemeanor) and must not harbor rats, mosquitoes (standing water), or other vermin. No county-wide vacant property registration program, though individual municipalities may require registration for properties vacant 60+ days.
Notice with 10 to 14 day cure. Mowing fees typically $150 to $400 per cutting with administrative surcharge. Unpaid costs: Chancery Clerk lien, accrual of interest, foreclosure for persistent non-payment.
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