Greenville County - Codes Enforcement

Question

What do you do about abandoned cars, trucks, and vehicles?

Answer

The Codes Enforcement Division,(864) 467-7090, enforces the standards for abandoned or dismantled vehicles on private property. The Sheriff's Office, (864) 467-5280, enforces the standards for abandoned or dismantled vehicles on public property.

Question

What is the definition of Abandoned Vehicles?

Answer

Any vehicle which meets one or more of the following criteria:

Not in working order
Lacks current legal registration
Lacks equipment to operate (dismantled)

Question

What does the County do with abandoned vehicles on private property?

Answer

If there are abandoned vehicles on private property, the owner of that property will be notified to have the vehicle removed, place the vehicle in a completely enclosed building, or bring the vehicle up-to-date by obtaining current tags, and making the vehicle operable.

Question

What does the County do with abandoned vehicles on public property?

Answer

Abandoned vehicles on public property are referred by the division to the Sheriff's Office.