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Rental Property Rules in Onslow County, NC (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Onslow County, North Carolina.

Verified from official government sources

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.

Repairs & Habitability

Onslow County's Minimum Housing Ordinance sets hard numbers for rented dwellings: 68-degree heat capacity, hot and cold water at every sink, a private bathroom, and safe wiring. Landlords carry most repair duties, and violations route through the county's housing inspector.

Onslow County Rental Habitability Standards

Some Restrictions

Onslow County Code of Ordinances ยง 5-104

(a)Plumbing system.(1)Each dwelling unit shall be connected to a potable water supply and public sewer, or an approved and permitted sewage disposal system.(2)All plumbing fixtures shall be maintained in an operable condition.(3)Each dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink with an adequate supply of hot and cold water.(4)Each dwelling unit shall contain bathroom facilities to include a toile...

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