Property Maintenance in Gwinnett County, GA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Gwinnett County, Georgia.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Gwinnett County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
Gwinnett County can order repair, closure, or demolition of any unincorporated-area dwelling or structure found unfit for human habitation, with abatement costs recovered through a property lien.
Gwinnett Dangerous Building Abatement
Significant RestrictionsGwinnett County Code § 38-21
where it is determined that there exists in the county a dwelling or other building or structure which is unfit for human habitation or for commercial, industrial, or business occupancy or use, or where there exists in the county a condition or use of real estate which renders adjacent real estate unsafe or inimical to safe human habitation, and where such determination is made by the director ...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
Owners of vacant and occupied lots alike in unincorporated Gwinnett County must keep exterior property free of garbage, rubbish, litter, and trash under the county's sanitation standard.
Gwinnett Vacant Lot Debris Cleanup Duty
Some RestrictionsGwinnett County Code § 14-293
Exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition. The owner and occupant shall be responsible for keeping the exterior property in a clean and sanitary condition and preventing the accumulation of stagnant water. The exterior property and premises shall be kept free of garbage, rubbish, litter, and trash. Exception: Rubbish, garbage, trash or oth...
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