Vacant Homes

 

Issues with vacant homes can be reported in one of several ways in our new 311 system!
  • The Website
  • The Mobile App, PWC 311
  • Landline call to 703-792-4311
  • Cellular call to 311
  • The Chatbot, Will (look in the lower right-hand corner of the page.)
  • In person at our office

 

Vacant Homes Facts at a Glance

  • Vacant homes can deteriorate quickly and become magnets for crimeTall grass vacant home.jpg
  • The deteriorating property in a neighborhood lowers the value of homes within that community
  • Vacant homes can draw unwanted activity to a neighborhood, including:
    • Windows or doors become broken inviting vandals to loot and further destroy the home
    • The grass grows tall and litter accumulates
    • Pose a health and safety concern for the entire neighborhood
  • A vacant and unsecure structure is unsafe!

Protecting Vacant Homes in Your Neighborhood and How You Can Help

Please call the Police Non-Emergency number 703-792-6500 if you see suspicious behavior at the site of a vacant home or 911 if you see a crime in progress.