Property Maintenance in Ventura County, CA (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Ventura County, California.

Verified from official government sources

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

Property Blight

In unincorporated Ventura County, code enforcement can order abatement of blighted or dangerous properties and fine owners $100 to $1,000 per count for each day a violation continues.

Ventura County Nuisance Abatement Fines

Significant Restrictions

Ventura County Ordinance Code § 13112 (Schedule of fines/penalties)

The following schedule of fines shall be imposed by Enforcement Officer/Hearing Officer where a nuisance is found to exist: $100 per count for the first offense; $500 per count for the second offense; $1,000 per count for the third and subsequent offenses. 13112-1 - Counts. A new count shall be added for each day the violation remains unabated after the violator has been issued a Notic...

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