Property Maintenance in New Hanover County, NC (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New Hanover County, North Carolina.
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Property Blight
Sec. 23-82 bars occupying a structure the sheriff, health department or building safety inspector has condemned or found unsafe when it lacks functioning electricity, water or waste disposal and has been posted for abatement or demolition. Violators face a Class 3 misdemeanor, a fine up to $500, and removal from the premises.
New Hanover County Unsafe Structure Occupancy Ban
Significant RestrictionsNew Hanover County Code of Ordinances § 23-82
No person shall occupy a structure condemned or otherwise determined by the sheriff, health department or building safety inspector to be unsafe for such occupancy, pursuant to this chapter or state law, where the structure has no currently functional electricity, water and/or waste disposal and has been posted and noticed for abatement demolition. Any such person shall be guilty of a class 3 m...
Property Maintenance by City in New Hanover County
1 cities in New Hanover County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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