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Property Maintenance in Boca Raton, FL (2026)

2 verified property maintenance rules for Boca Raton, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Property Blight

Boca Raton's Code of Ordinances § 10-1 makes property owners responsible for keeping lots and structures free of fire, storm and construction debris and for correcting maintenance deficiencies once the chief code administrator issues a notice of violation; ignore the notice and the city can do the work itself and place a lien on the property.

Boca Raton Lot & Structure Maintenance Duty

Some Restrictions

Boca Raton, FL Code of Ordinances § 10-1

Sec. 10-1. - Maintenance of lots, structures.(1)No trash or debris of any kind resulting from fire, windstorm, demolition or partial demolition of a building or structure, or the modification, alteration or repair of an existing building or structure, shall be permitted to remain on any lot or plot, or any sidewalk, bicycle path, street, road or alley right-of-way contiguous thereto...(4)The ow...

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Boca Raton bans untended vegetation over 8 inches, litter and stagnant water on any lot, including vacant parcels and the adjoining right-of-way to the road centerline. Code compliance can enter and abate the nuisance after notice, and fines climb from $100 to $250 per reoccurrence.

Boca Raton Vacant Lot Weeds & Litter Rules

Some Restrictions

Boca Raton Code of Ordinances §§ 10-26, 10-27

"Untended vegetation" shall mean grass, weeds or underbrush in excess of 8 inches in height from the ground, dead trees, hedges, or any dense growth of trees, vines or other vegetation which tends to create a danger to public health, safety and welfare by creating a fire hazard... (2) It shall be a violation for any owner or tenant to permit untended vegetation upon any parcel of land in the ci...

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