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Code Enforcement carries out the codes and regulations protecting the environment and quality of life. Concerned citizens who take good care of their property and notify the city of code violations help:
  • Maintain neighborhood desirability
  • Reduce vandalism
  • Prevent fire, health and safety hazards
  • Encourage continued development

Code Violations

The City of Madisonville has adopted several city ordinances designed to reduce nuisances associated with the following particular code violations: care of premises, graffiti, high weeds and grass, litter, trash and debris, junked vehicles, dangerous buildings and vehicle parking in residential areas as defined in Chapter 18 of the Madisonville city ordinances. The City has also adopted the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code. 

Care of Premises

When conditions within a property are visible from a public right-of-way and tend to reduce the visual appeal of the property, a possible unsightly or objectionable conditions exists. This condition may be any object or matter such as appliances, building materials, dead trees, limbs, brush, household items, rubbish, tires, vehicles or similar items that are openly stored or abandoned and must be removed. To report violations or for specific information about each of these code violations, please call 936-348-2748.

Dangerous Buildings

All buildings or structures must meet the minimum standards of city building codes and ordinances. Any building or structure that is abandoned, unsecured, dilapidated, has structural damage or has substandard construction is a dangerous building and shall be repaired, demolished or removed. To report violations or for specific information about code violations, please call 936-348-2748.

High Weeds & Grass

High weeds and grass are considered a violation when growth exceeds 12 inches in height. Properties that are more than two acres shall maintain a 50-foot wide strip adjacent to any public street, right-of-way or adjacent to any lot that is occupied by a residence or business. The owner and tenant are responsible for maintaining the property from any adjacent street curbs to the back of their property. Any alley or right-of-way adjacent to their property must also be maintained. To report violations or for specific information about each of these code violations, please call 936-348-2748.

Litter, Trash, & Debris

Accumulations of litter, trash and debris on private premises can be more than just unsightly. More importantly, by their presence, vermin-related and public health concerns coexist. Such accumulations must be removed by the property owner. To report violations or for specific information about each of these code violations, please call 936-348-2748.

Report a Code Compliance Concern

Citizens can submit a formal code compliance concern by filling out the form below on our website, or by downloading and filling out the PDF version of the form and returning it to City Hall or by emailing a copy to Greg Hanes at gregory.hanes@ci.madisonville.tx.us

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Compliance Complaint Form

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