Property Maintenance in Kern County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Kern County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Property Blight

Kern County Code Section 8.44.050 requires every property owner to keep their land free of public nuisance conditions and to abate any nuisance promptly. A public official first orders repairs, usually within thirty days, but owners who request a hearing can contest the finding before the board of supervisors, and unresolved costs become a lien with interest.

Public Nuisance Property Abatement in Kern County

Some Restrictions

Kern County Code of Ordinances Sections 8.44.050-8.44.080 (Public Nuisance Abatement)

A. Every owner of property shall properly maintain their property in a manner such that it does not contain or become a public nuisance and shall promptly abate any public nuisance in accordance with this chapter. B. Violation of any provision of this chapter shall subject the violator to administrative penalties in accordance with Chapter 8.54 of the Kern County Code. C. No administrative pena...

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Property Maintenance by City in Kern County

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

BakersfieldPop. 403,455

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Vacant Lot Maintenance

DelanoPop. 51,428

1 verified rule • Vacant Lot Maintenance

RidgecrestPop. 27,959

1 verified rule • Property Blight

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