How fast can you close on my house?

We can close in as little as 7-21 days depending on funding and title work. You choose the closing date that works best for your timeline.

Do I need to make repairs before selling?

No. We buy houses in any condition - as-is. No repairs, no cleaning, no staging required. We handle everything after closing.

Are there any fees or commissions?

No. There are no realtor fees, no commissions, and we cover all closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you receive.

What types of properties do you buy?

We buy single family homes, townhouses, rowhouses, condos, multifamily properties, duplexes, triplexes, land, and infill lots in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.

Do you buy houses in foreclosure?

Yes. We specialize in helping homeowners avoid foreclosure with a fast cash sale. We can close quickly to help you protect your credit and walk away with cash.

Can you buy my house if it has problem tenants?

Yes. We buy tenant-occupied properties including those with problem tenants. We handle the tenant situation after closing so you can move on stress-free.

Do you buy inherited or probate properties?

Yes. We specialize in buying inherited and probate properties. We understand the process and can work with your attorney or handle properties still in probate.

What if my house has code violations or liens?

We buy houses with code violations, liens, title issues, and other problems that make traditional sales difficult. We handle the resolution as part of the purchase.

Prince William County Code Violations: Overcrowding, Blight & Zoning (2026 Guide)

In Prince William County, Neighborhood Services does not mess around. While other counties focus on tall grass, PWC inspectors are famously aggressive about Zoning Violations—specifically Overcrowding (boarding houses) and Unpermitted Occupancy.

For 2026, the county continues to crack down on “illegal boarding houses” and “blighted properties” in Woodbridge, Manassas, and Dumfries. If you have received a Notice of Violation (NOV) from Neighborhood Services, you are on a short timeline. Unlike a simple HOA letter, these notices can escalate to Criminal Misdemeanor charges if ignored.

This guide explains the 2026 enforcement priorities, the severe penalties for overcrowding, and how to sell your house to a cash buyer to resolve the violations immediately.

The 3 Most Common PWC Violations

Prince William County enforcement is unique because it targets how the home is used, not just how it looks.

1. Overcrowding & Illegal Occupancy

The Crackdown: PWC has strict rules about how many unrelated people can live in a single-family home. Neighborhood Services frequently raids properties suspected of being “illegal boarding houses.”
The Consequence: If cited, you must evict the tenants immediately to cure the violation. If you don’t, you face criminal zoning charges.

2. “Spot Blight” & Unsafe Structures

What it is: A property with boarded windows, rotting siding, or structural damage. Under Virginia Code § 36-49.1:1, PWC can declare these homes a “Nuisance.”
The Threat: If you don’t fix the blight within 30 days, the County can hire a contractor to repair or demolish the structure and place a Lien on your property for the full cost.

3. Inoperable Vehicles & Tall Grass

The Rule: You cannot keep a car without valid tags/inspection on your driveway or lawn. It must be in a garage.
The Fine: These maintenance violations accumulate daily fines and often trigger a wider inspection of the property interior.

The 2026 Penalty Schedule (Criminal vs. Civil)

Prince William County uses a mix of Civil Penalties and Criminal Charges to force compliance.

Violation Type	1st Offense	Each Subsequent Offense	Max Penalty
Property Maintenance	$100	$150	$3,000 Total
Zoning (Civil)	$200	$500	$5,000 Total
Zoning (Criminal)	$1,000	N/A	12 Months Jail

Critical Warning: Zoning violations (like overcrowding) are often prosecuted as Class 1 Misdemeanors. This means you aren’t just facing a fine; you are facing a criminal record and potential jail time if you fail to comply with a court order.

Your Options: Evict, Fix, or Sell?

Option 1: Cure the Violation (The Hard Way)

For Overcrowding: You must formally evict the tenants. In Virginia, this can take 3–5 months if they contest it. Meanwhile, the county fines continue to stack up.
For Blight: You must hire licensed contractors to renovate the exterior to community standards.

Option 2: Appeal to the BZA

You can appeal a zoning determination to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).

The Cost: The application fee is expensive (often $500+), and you must prove the Zoning Administrator made a legal error. “I needed the rent money” is not a valid defense.

Option 3: Sell “As-Is” (The Clean Break)

If you are tired of being a landlord or cannot afford the blight repairs, selling to a cash buyer stops the enforcement clock.

We Buy PWC Houses with Violations.

We Handle the Tenants: We buy properties with “illegal” tenants or squatters in place. You don’t have to evict them yourself.
We Resolve the Violations: We sign an affidavit assuming responsibility for the property conditions. This satisfies Neighborhood Services that the issue is being handled.
We Clear the Liens: If you have accrued $3,000 in civil penalties, we pay them off directly at closing so you walk away with a clean slate.

Important Contact Information

PWC Neighborhood Services (Code Enforcement)
- Address: 5 County Complex Court, Suite 280, Prince William, VA 22192
- Phone: (703) 792-7018
- Website: pwcva.gov/department/neighborhood-services
Prince William County Board of Zoning Appeals
- Address: 5 County Complex Court, Prince William, VA 22192
- Phone: (703) 792-6100

Stop The Criminal Summons. Sell Your House Today.

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Areas We Serve in Prince William County

We help homeowners with code violations across the county, including:

More Resources for Prince William County Homeowners

Looking for a standard sale? If you decide you want to sell your property but don’t have code issues, visit our main page for We Buy Houses in Prince William County.
Inherited a House? Visit our guide on Probate & Inheritance in Prince William County.
Behind on Taxes? See our guide on Tax Delinquency in Prince William County.
Problem Tenants? Visit our guide on Evicting Tenants in Prince William County.
Back to Main Guide: Return to our overview on Code Violations & Red Tags.

Disclaimer: Consistent Homebuyers is a real estate investment firm, not a law firm. We do not provide legal advice regarding zoning defense or criminal summonses. We recommend consulting with a Prince William County attorney for legal representation.