Property Maintenance in Jefferson County, CO (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Jefferson County, Colorado.

Verified from official government sources

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

Property Blight

Jefferson County enforces Appendix Y, "Unsafe Buildings and Structures," of its 2024 Building Code Supplements against dangerous structures countywide in unincorporated Jeffco. An owner who ignores a Building Division notice faces a civil infraction with a fine of up to $1,000 per violation, under Resolution CC26-094, effective June 30, 2026.

Unsafe Building Abatement in Jefferson County

Significant Restrictions

Jefferson County Policy Manual, Part 3 Regulations, Chapter 8 Property, Section 5 (Unsafe Buildings and Structures), Section B.1, adopted by Resolution CC26-094

B. Violations. 1. Any person who receives written notice from the Jefferson County Building Division stating that a building or structure owned by such person has been determined to be unsafe under the Unsafe Building Code and who fails to comply with such notice commits a civil infraction and, upon conviction thereof, such person shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1000 for each sepa...

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Property Maintenance by City in Jefferson County

2 cities in Jefferson County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

LakewoodPop. 157,393

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

ArvadaPop. 124,402

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

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