Complaint Form for Property Violations

SELECT VIOLATIONS: outside storage Goods materials and/or equipment stored in public view dump heap Trash or large amounts of yard debris tall grass Most of the lawn is over 12 inches tall parking on the grass Vehicles should be parked on asphalt or concrete inoperative vehicle No valid license plates or inspection not parked on the street commercial and prohibited vehicles not on the street Panel vans are allowed and vehicles with advertising MAY be allowed. Find out more HERE. overcrowding More adults in residence than the square footage allows. Find out more HERE building maintenance Examples include broken windows siding or gutters falling off peeling paint sagging porches home-based business Some home businesses are allowed and others need permits to operate. Find out more HERE graffiti It is the property owner’s responsibility to remove graffiti on their own property. Find out more HERE illegal signs along the roads Unpermitted signs(such as ‘popsicle’ advertising signs) in the right of way are illegal. Find out more HERE illegal signs at a home or business For more information on legal or illegal signs at homes or businesses click HERE* and search “Signs”* unapproved alterations or structures Sheds garages fences decks etc land disturbance Lot grading of an area greater than 2500 square feet (example 50'x50'=2500 sq. ft.) other Please use the space below to specifically outline the issue or violation.
If other, enter violation:

Please provide specifics:
Address being complained about:
NOTE: Freedom of Information Act changes now allow zoning complainant information to be kept confidential. However, in order to be eligible for this protection, you must select "yes" in the block below, stating your complaint is furnished "In Confidence." TALL GRASS/WEEDS, POPSICLE SIGNS AND GRAFFITI: State law does not permit us to hold your name in confidence.
Furnished in Confidence?:
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Name of complainant:*
Phone Number:*
Email:*
Attach a Digital Photo:
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Please use this form to report a neighborhood issue or complaint covering any of the issues listed below.

For instances where graffiti or overcrowding are the ONLY issues you have observed please use the separate graffiti and overcrowding forms.

If the specific issue is not listed (for instance if you observe a large amount of litter on a property or an illegal dump site in the woods), please enter that under “If other, enter violation:” and provide specifics.

Please enter the precise address where the issue is occurring. We cannot begin a case for investigation without a precise address.

If you are having difficulty determining an exact address for your reported concern try using the County Mapper program available to all citizens. Type in the name of a nearby street and use the 'hand' symbol on the map that appears to pan the view to a spot near the precise location where you spotted the violation. The Mapper program will display a valid address which you can then enter on this form. Thanks for your effort!

If you have digital images that would help in the investigation, we would appreciate your assistance. Please do not step onto the property belonging to others to obtain photos.

Tracking Your Complaint

If your complaint is such that a Property Code Enforcement case is opened, you will be able to check the progress of the case on the Prince William County website. Instructions are sent, along with your case number, to complainants who provide a valid e-mail address. Another customer service provided by your County Government!

Complaint Form for Property Violations

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