Rental Property Rules in Gwinnett County, GA (2026)
1 rule 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.
Repairs & Habitability
Gwinnett County holds rental housing to the International Property Maintenance Code, adopted at Code § 14-349 and amended by § 14-350 to apply only to structures that are rented out, not to owner-occupied homes. The purpose clause at § 14-256 ties the whole standard to protecting tenants' health, safety, and general welfare, and the county's Code Enforcement Division carries out inspections and notices.
Gwinnett County Rental Habitability Code
Some RestrictionsGwinnett County Code § 14-256; § 14-350(2), (11)
The purpose of this article is to establish minimum requirements and standards for premises and structures in order to promote and protect the public health, safety, convenience, order and general welfare of the citizens of the county. ... Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential structures and existing residential premises and constitute minimum requirements a...
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