Can you sell a house with code violations in Waco, TX?

What we buy

We buy the house with its code violations in place. You do not need to repair, clean, or clear out the property before selling to us. Tell us what the notice says and what work the house needs so we can talk about the property as it stands.

What can affect closing

Texas cities enforce rules for issues such as tall grass and weeds, junk or trash, and dangerous or substandard buildings. A city usually sends a notice with a deadline. If the problem is not addressed, the city may issue a citation or arrange the work and bill the owner.

For a substandard building, Texas Local Government Code § 214.001 allows a city to order repairs or removal through the applicable process. A city may also file a lien with the county clerk to collect certain abatement costs under Texas Health and Safety Code § 342.007(b). A filed lien remains with the property until paid and is usually handled from the sale at closing. A sale does not automatically end an order or court case or remove a lien; the notice, any deadline, and the property records still matter.

When you sell to us, we're the buyer, so the repairs become our job.

That does not erase an existing order, court case, or seller obligation before closing. Share the notice and any bills or court papers so the title company can check for filed liens and open orders.

What happens next

1. Tell us the Waco property address and what the notice, bill, or order says.
2. We talk through the house and notice. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
3. Review the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to sell, closing is through a title company.

Local help with a Waco code notice

For a property inside Waco city limits, the City of Waco Code Enforcement page is the city's route for code-enforcement questions. Start with the office listed on your notice and ask what remains open and which deadline applies to that address. If the property is outside Waco city limits, confirm its actual municipality and use that place's code office instead.

Costs and questions

Compare a direct offer with what listing could leave after repairs and selling costs using the Waco home-sale net proceeds calculator. Just an estimate — the actual number could be more or less depending on the home's condition. A calculator estimate does not determine the amount or status of a code lien on a particular property.