Code Violation Reporting in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Santa Clara County, California.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Common Violations
Unincorporated Santa Clara County's Community Preservation ordinance defines "property blight", abandoned buildings, dead vegetation, illegal outdoor storage, junk vehicles, graffiti, as a public nuisance the county enforces under Division B38.
Common Property Blight Violations in Santa Clara County
Some RestrictionsSanta Clara County Ordinance Code § B38-2
No Person shall cause or materially contribute to property blight. No Person who owns real property or who has the current right to possess real property in which property blight exists shall allow it to continue by his or her action or inaction. (Ord. No. NS-300.932, 12-18-18) Sec. B38-3. - Scope. The provisions of this Division are only applicable to privately-owned properties in Urban...
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