Property Maintenance in Clayton County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Clayton County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Clayton County's Quality of Life Code (Sec. 62-202) makes it unlawful to store appliances, furniture, machinery, scrap, or waste materials outdoors on any developed or undeveloped land in the unincorporated county without a special permit. This blight rule is enforced by Community Development code officers.
Clayton County Bans Outdoor Storage of Junk and Appliances
Heavy RestrictionsCode of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-202(a)
It shall be unlawful for the owner, occupant or person in possession of any developed or undeveloped land to utilize such real property for the outside storage of any ice box, refrigerator, stove or other appliance, furniture, clothing, machinery, equipment, glass, iron, paper, cordage, or other waste material, including building rubbish, trash, garbage or similar items, without a special permit.
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Clayton County requires owners of abandoned or vacant buildings to board up and secure them against animals, vermin, and trespassers (Sec. 62-203). Vacant and undeveloped lots may not be used for outdoor storage of junk or waste (Sec. 62-202) in the unincorporated county.
Clayton County Vacant Property: Secure Buildings, No Junk Storage
Heavy RestrictionsCode of Clayton County, GA Sec. 62-203(a)
The owner or person in possession of any abandoned or vacant buildings or structures shall secure and board up such buildings or structures to prevent entry by animals, vermin or trespassers. The structure shall be deemed secure if the windows, doors and other openings are boarded up.
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