Property Maintenance in Spalding County, GA (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Spalding County, Georgia.

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

Property Blight

A dwelling, building, structure, or lot in unincorporated Spalding County that violates county codes, is unfit for habitation, is abandoned, or otherwise endangers public health or safety is declared a public nuisance under Code §§ 8-2002 and 8-2003. The Department of Community Development's public officer can investigate on a citizen or agency complaint, take the matter to court, and ultimately order repair or demolition.

Spalding County Unfit Building Abatement

Significant Restrictions

Spalding County Code § 8-2002(1); § 8-2003(2)

(1)It is the duty of the owner of every dwelling, building, structure, or property within unincorporated Spalding County to construct and maintain any dwelling, building, structure, or property in conformance with applicable Spalding County ordinances regulating and prohibiting activities on property. Any violations of such codes or ordinances shall create a public nuisance. ... (2)Every dwelli...

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Vacant Lot Maintenance

In unincorporated Spalding County, developed property of five acres or less, including vacant subdivision lots, must keep weeds and plant growth in the yard area under twelve inches. Noxious weeds are banned outright. Community Development issues a written notice of violation, and owners get seven days to cut the growth before the county sends a contractor to do it and bills the cost to the property.

Spalding County Weed and Grass Height Limit on Lots

Some Restrictions

Spalding County Code § 8-3003

Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free of weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve (12) inches within the established yard area of any developed property five (5) acres or less in size. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flow...

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