Property maintenance — Holden, Alberta

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the Village of Holden, Alberta, standards: Prohibited: uncut grass/weeds over 15cm, accumulation of garbage, dismantled/derelict vehicles, building materials, unsightly structures, dumping waste, and nuisance conditions detrimental to surrounding area; enforcement: Inspector issues Notice to Maintain Property; if non-compliant within 14 days, Village does work at owner's cost plus $50.00 administration fee per lot, charged to property tax roll. Source: Community Standards Bylaw #6-2023, verified 2026-06-08.

Community Standards Bylaw #6-2023 adopted bylaw
standards Prohibited: uncut grass/weeds over 15cm, accumulation of garbage, dismantled/derelict vehicles, building materials, unsightly structures, dumping waste, and nuisance conditions detrimental to surrounding area s. 4.1, s. 4.2(a), s. 4.3, s. 4.4, s. 4.5
enforcement Inspector issues Notice to Maintain Property; if non-compliant within 14 days, Village does work at owner's cost plus $50.00 administration fee per lot, charged to property tax roll s. 7.1; "will charge the owner, for all the costs associated with maintaining the property"; Schedule "C": $50.00 admin fee
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Establishes community standards for property maintenance in Holden, addressing unsightly premises, debris, dilapidated structures, and dangerous property conditions.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://www.village.holden.ab.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Property maintenance in other municipalities