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Josephine County, OR Code Violation Reporting: Response Times (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Abatement letter deadline
10 days
Hearing notice minimum
10 days
Post-hearing compliance window
10 days
Court penalty
$500 within 30 days
Extension available
Hardship, good faith

Summary

Josephine County gives property owners 10 days to fix a nuisance once a certified abatement letter goes out, then at least 10 more days' notice before a hearing, and another 10 days to comply if the Hearings Officer finds a violation. Miss all three deadlines and the County can abate the property itself and bill the cost.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Josephine County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

1. Alleged violators shall be sent a certified abatement letter from an appropriate County official allowing not more than 10 days for ceasing the violation. ... ... § 8.10.110. Legal remedies – Hearing. After the letter mentioned in JCC § 8.10.090 has been sent and the final deadline for compliance has passed and the violation still continues, the County may notify the person responsible that a hearing shall be held within at least 10 days from the date of mailing or serving the notice.

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Full Breakdown

10. 090(A)(2) lets the Health Department negotiate an extension for hardship if the owner is acting in good faith. 110 kicks in: the County must notify the person responsible that a hearing will be held, and that notice has to give at least 10 days from the date of mailing or serving the notice before the hearing takes place. At the hearing, the person responsible can bring counsel, present evidence and cross-examine witnesses. 110(I). 120 lets the County go straight to Circuit Court after the original abatement letter deadline passes, where a judge can order payment of $500 to the County within 30 days, reducible if the County stipulates or the violation stops within seven days of the court's order.

Violations & Fines

Blowing through the final 10-day abatement window after a hearing decision lets the County abate the nuisance itself and bill the responsible person for the cost, on top of any court-ordered $500 penalty under § 8.10.120. Attorney's fees can also be assessed against the losing party in a court proceeding, per § 8.10.120(D).

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I get to fix a cited nuisance in Josephine County?
The certified abatement letter under § 8.10.090(A)(1) gives you up to 10 days to stop the violation. The Health Department can extend that if you're facing hardship and making a good-faith effort, but absent an extension the County can escalate to a hearing or court complaint once the 10 days pass.
How much notice do I get before a nuisance hearing?
Josephine County Code § 8.10.110 requires the notice of hearing to be mailed or served at least 10 days before the hearing date. The notice must state the location of the alleged violation, your name, a description of the violation, and the hearing's time, date and place.
What happens if I still don't comply after the hearing?
If the Hearings Officer rules against you, § 8.10.110(H) gives you 10 more days to abate the nuisance. If you still haven't complied after that, the County can enter the property, abate the condition itself under § 8.10.110(I), and charge you for the cost, which you're then liable to pay.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Josephine County

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