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Annually, from May 1st through October 31st, is grass growing season. The Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) can clean a property (i.e. mow property lawn and remove vegetation) and issue fines to the property owner. The fine (cost of the abatement) is determined by the number of employees and equipment used, and total time spent at the property.
Residents should report properties with grass and/or weeds exceeding 8 inches to dcra.grasscomplaints@dc.gov. Please try to have the exact address of the property before making a complaint.
What does DCRA have to do with grass and weed maintenance?
DCRA regulates and enforces the grass height of 8 inches for the District and several types of excessive vegetative growth including weeds, grasses, kudzu, poison ivy, oak, sumac, plants with obnoxious odors, and any other causing hay fever. Regulations require that these weeds be cut after no more than seven days of growth.
Why is maintaining grass height so important?
Tall weeds and grass detract from the appearance of District neighborhoods. Undesirable wildlife like rats, mice, snakes, and mosquitoes seek tall grass and weeds for hiding places to habitat - and these animals can carry diseases. Additionally, neglected grass can appear to passersby that no one cares about the property, which may invite criminal activity. Excessive vegetative growth can cause serious public health implications.
If you have any questions regarding this email, please contact DCRACommTeam@dc.gov.
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