Rental Property Rules in Wilmington, NC (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Wilmington, North Carolina, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
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Repairs & Habitability
Wilmington's Minimum Housing Code sets hard numeric floors for any dwelling that's rented or occupied. City Code § 16-266 requires a working kitchen sink, tub or shower and water closet, hot and cold running water, and heat capable of holding at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit, before an owner may occupy or let a unit at all.
Wilmington Rental Unit Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsWilmington City Code § 16-266
Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than a kitchen sink, lavatory, tub or shower, and a water closet, all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system...(2)Same—Location. All required sanitary facilities shall be located within the dwelling unit and shall be accessible to the occupants of same. The water closet, tub or shower, and lavatory in at ...
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