Report overgrown grass, junk, or unsafe housing (code enforcement)
Provided by: City of Raleigh Housing and Neighborhoods (Code Enforcement) (City of Raleigh)
The City’s Code Enforcement Division handles public nuisances on private property, such as grass over 8 inches tall or piled-up junk, and housing that may not meet the Raleigh Housing Code.
Ways to do it
- Ask Raleigh (Public Nuisance): https://ask.raleighnc.gov/ask
- Code Enforcement Division: call 919-996-2444
- Code Enforcement Division: email housing.inspections@raleighnc.gov
Steps online (phone, tablet or computer)
- Open Ask Raleigh and choose Public Nuisance.
- Pick the closest match, such as Public Nuisance (private property), Unsafe or Unfit Housing Conditions, or Solid Waste Code Enforcement (carts left at the curb).
- Give the address and describe what you see. Add photos if you can take them from a public place.
- Submit and save your ticket number.
Good to know
- Common nuisances include grass or weeds over 8 inches tall; piles of combustibles, junk or litter; and appliances or furniture stored outside.
- The Unsafe or Unfit Housing Conditions form lists an estimated delivery time of 60 days.
- Noise complaints go to the Raleigh Police non-emergency line instead.
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Draft: compiled from official pages but not yet checked by a volunteer. Last checked 2026-11-04.
Sources: https://raleighnc.gov/housing/public-nuisances, https://ask.raleighnc.gov/ask?id=sc_category&catalog_id=-1
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