Property Maintenance in Madison County, AL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Madison County, Alabama.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
In unincorporated Madison County it is a public nuisance to let a building, lot, junkyard or other premises pile up with garbage, junk, inoperable vehicles, appliances or debris. Ala. Code § 45-45-173.01(a) bans keeping property in that condition, and § 45-45-173.04 lets the Commission sue in Circuit Court to force cleanup and collect its attorney's fees from the owner.
Madison County Junk & Debris Nuisance Law
Significant RestrictionsAla. Code § 45-45-173.01(a) (Acts 92-502, 93-709)
(a) It shall be unlawful and constitute a public nuisance for the owner or other person in charge or control of a building, lot, junkyard, or other premises, within the unincorporated territory of Madison County to fail to keep the lot, junkyard, or premises clean and free from garbage, refuse, litter, junk, debris, salvaged materials, household furniture, trash, used motor vehicle tires, inope...
Property Maintenance by City in Madison County
2 cities in Madison County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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