Property Maintenance in Onslow County, NC (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Onslow County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
Onslow County's Minimum Housing Ordinance lets the public officer order repair or demolition of unfit dwellings in the unincorporated county. Deteriorated homes get up to 90 days to repair; dilapidated ones must be vacated and razed within 90 days, with liens and misdemeanor charges backing enforcement.
Onslow County Dangerous Dwelling Abatement
Significant RestrictionsOnslow County Code of Ordinances § 5-123
(b)Deterioration.(1)If the public officer finds deterioration, he/she shall issue and cause to be served upon the owner and parties of interest an order to repair, alter, and improve the place of habitation to comply with the standards of fitness established by this article.(2)It shall be within a specified time period not to exceed 90 days.(3)The order may require the owner to vacate and close...
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