Property Maintenance in Effingham County, GA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Effingham County, Georgia.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Effingham County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
Effingham County's Article III unfit-buildings code, Sec. 14-71 through 14-81, lets the county force repair, closing or demolition of any dwelling, building, structure or property in the unincorporated area that is unfit for habitation, unsafe, unsanitary or tied to drug crimes. A public officer, five residents or a public authority can start a magistrate-court case.
Unfit Building Abatement in Effingham County
Significant RestrictionsEffingham County Code §§ 14-71, 14-74, 14-76
This article is adopted per the authority granted by O.C.G.A. §§ 41-2-1 et seq. for the purpose of maintaining the health and cleanliness of the unincorporated areas of Effingham County, and to ensure safe and sanitary conditions in private property by establishing a method for enforcing minimum standards. ... (b)It shall be unlawful and a misdemeanor for any owner to own any dwelling, building...
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