Thank you for reporting an issue with overgrown grass on private property. The Department of Housing and Neighborhood Preservation/Code Enforcement Division has received your request and it will be assigned to a code enforcement inspector for investigation. Please allow a minimum of 21 days for staff to process the request and to refer the case to the city’s agent for abatement if necessary.

Please Note: Code Enforcement uses this system to receive concerns only. Real-time updates to cases are not provided through the SeeClickFix or VBWorks system at this time. For an update on your concern, please call us directly at 757-385-4421, or email us at HNPCodeEnforce@vbgov.com.

Is the overgrown grass in the backyard or the front yard?

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Code Enforcement Inspectors are not authorized to enter upon private property without permission from the property owner or tenant, and someone must be present to escort the inspector while on the property. Inspectors must view potential code violations from the public right-of-way, or from an adjacent property with permission from the resident. Based upon the information you provided, it was not possible for the inspector to view the potential code violations. We ask that you please contact us directly at 757-385-4421 to set up an appointment to view the potential violation from your adjacent property. Thank You.