Rental Property Rules in Martin County, FL (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Martin County, Florida.

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

Repairs & Habitability

Martin County's Property Maintenance Code lets the Building Official declare any rental or other structure unfit for human occupancy over disrepair, filth, vermin, or missing utilities.

Martin County unfit-for-occupancy standard

Significant Restrictions

Sec. 21.75.3

A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the Building Official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by the Propert...

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