When is grass season in the District?
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.
How do I report excessive vegetation?
Residents should report properties with grass and/or weeds exceeding 8 inches directly to DCRA through the District’s 311 system. You can report your service requests by either calling 311, visiting the 311.dc.gov, using the mobile app (DC311), using the online live chat feature during standard business hours, texting DC311, or tweeting to @311dcgov. Please have the exact address of the property before reporting.
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 those passing by that no one cares about the property, which may invite
criminal activity. Excessive vegetative growth can cause serious public
health implications.
To learn more, visit dcra.dc.gov/grassseason.
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