Code Violation Reporting in Jacksonville, FL (2026)
1 verified code violation reporting rules for Jacksonville, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Common Violations
Jacksonville's Property Maintenance Code declares specific property conditions public nuisances that residents can report to the Municipal Code Compliance Division: vegetation over 15 inches, garbage and debris piles, junk or abandoned vehicles left more than 15 days, graffiti, and unsecured vacant buildings. A Code Enforcement Officer investigates, gives the owner up to 30 days to correct the condition, and can issue a citation carrying a Class E offense fine if it isn't fixed.
Jacksonville Common Code Violations & Reporting
Some RestrictionsJacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.202(1),(5),(6),(9); § 518.204
The following described conditions occurring or being upon any lot, tract or parcel of land... are each hereby prohibited and declared to be a public nuisance: (1)Nuisance vegetation which exceeds a height of 15 inches over the majority of the parcel or growth or weeds, grass, underbrush or undergrowth, or other noxious vegetation (but not including trees, plants or other vegetation protected b...