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1. What is Code Enforcement?

Code enforcement is responsible for enforcing codes which address property maintenance issues, including regulations related to rubbish, garbage, specific nuisances, removal of vegetation, zoning, housing, dangerous buildings, and inoperable and unlicensed vehicles on private property. Enforcement actions are taken both proactively and in response to requests for action received from citizens.

2. How do I notify the County of a possible code violation?

There are three ways of filing a request for action.

You may call the Code Enforcement Department at (731) 423-2041, leave your information, and the Director can call you back

You may use the Online Complaint Form

You may mail, email, or fax in a letter to:
Code Enforcement
Attn: Terry Stroud
100 E. Main St.
Suite 312
Jackson, TN 38301
Ph: (731) 293-8799
Fx: (731) 427-3421

You may come in person and talk to the Director

Your request will be investigated as soon as possible by the Code Enforcement Director and prioritized by seriousness of the complaint. Life / Safety issues take priority over nuisance complaints. All complaints are investigated to see if a State or County Resolution has been violated.

3. What types of complaints does the Code Enforcement Director investigate?

Substandard or dangerous buildings

Public nuisances such as trash, debris, and inoperable and unlicensed vehicles on private property

Zoning and land use violations

Public Health hazards

Tall weeds and grass

Illegal buildings / structures

Illegal businesses (improper zoning, not licensed)

4. How does a complaint get processed?

If a resolution or regulation is being violated, the Code Enforcement Director would then send a Notice of Violation, via certified mail, indicating that the violation(s) are to be remedied within a certain amount of time, along with outlines of the penalties for the violation. The notice of violation also includes an estimated cost and a possible fine if not remedied within a certain amount of time.

If total compliance not met, the County shall cause the condition to be remedied and the costs shall be assessed against the owner of the property. A lien will be placed on the property and the County will seek a judgment in a Court of Law for the costs expended in the enforcement of these regulations.