Property Maintenance in DeKalb County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
In unincorporated DeKalb County, once code enforcement's dangerous-building complaint under Section 18-68 reaches a court hearing, Section 18-69 takes over: a finding that a structure is unfit for human habitation triggers a mandatory fine of $200 to $1,000 per offense, plus a court order to repair, close or demolish within at least 30 days, backed by a county lien if the owner does not comply.
DeKalb County Dangerous Building Repair-or-Demolish Order
Significant RestrictionsDeKalb County Code § 18-69(a), (b), (d)
(a) After notice and a hearing, if the court determines that the dwelling, structure or premise in question is dangerous and unfit for human habitation, the court shall assess any joint and several fine(s) against the owner and all parties in interest of not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per offense. (b) In addition to any fine(s) ass...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
DeKalb County bars open storage of inoperable vehicles, appliances, glass, or building trash on unincorporated property, and requires owners to remove abandoned weeds, dead trees, trash, and garbage once the county gives notice.
DeKalb County Vacant Lot Debris Removal
Some RestrictionsDeKalb County Code § 18-38(b)
It shall be unlawful for the owner, operator or occupant of a dwelling, rooming house, building or structure to use the premises of such property for the open storage of any inoperable vehicle, household appliance, glass, building material, building trash or similar item. It shall be the duty and the responsibility of each owner, operator or occupant to maintain the premises of such property an...
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