Property Maintenance in Berkeley County, SC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Berkeley County, South Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Berkeley County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
Berkeley County's public officer can declare a dwelling unfit for human habitation under County Code § 23.5.1 when dilapidation, fire hazards, or unsanitary conditions threaten residents. After a hearing, the officer orders repair, vacation, or demolition, and can do the work himself and lien the property if the owner ignores the order.
Berkeley County Unfit Dwelling Abatement Rules
Significant RestrictionsBerkeley County Code of Ordinances § 23.5.1
Whenever the public officer finds that there exist in the county dwellings which are unfit for human habitation and/or other use due to (a) dilapidation, (b) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities, (c) lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; or, (d) other conditions rendering such dwellings unsafe or unsanitary, dangerous or detrimental to the health, s...
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