Property Maintenance in Georgetown County, SC (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Georgetown County, South Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Georgetown County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Property Blight

Georgetown County treats dilapidated, unsafe or fire-damaged structures and junk-strewn lots as nuisances under its Junk, Debris and Common Nuisance Ordinance. The Environmental Services officer can order an owner to correct the condition, then abate it directly and bill the cost as a lien on the property if the owner does not comply.

Property Blight Abatement in Georgetown County

Some Restrictions

Georgetown County Code §§ 11-17, 11-18, 11-20

Sec. 11-17. - Findings of fact. Georgetown County Council finds that there exists in Georgetown County dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation; defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities; lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities; defects and damages caused by natural disasters or other conditions; or other conditions rendering such ...

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Vacant Lot Maintenance

Georgetown County can clean up an overgrown vacant lot itself and bill the owner. Its Property Maintenance Code fee schedule sets a $500 magistrate's court citation for an overgrown lot, plus separate charges if the county hires a contractor or uses its own crew to mow, remove weeds or demolish an unsafe structure on the property.

Georgetown County Overgrown Lot Enforcement

Some Restrictions

Georgetown County Code § 7-1(2), rev. 2.2.2 (IPMC § 103.5)

2.2.2 Chapter 1, Section 103.5 Fees shall read, "The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in the following schedule: ... 2.If utilized, citation to Magistrates Court for overgrown lot: $500. ... 4.If utilized, private contractor for yard cleaning. Low bid plus: $200. ... 6.If utilized, County staf...

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