Property Maintenance in Walla Walla County, WA (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Walla Walla County, Washington.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Unincorporated Walla Walla County abates dangerous and blighted buildings under the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, adopted at Code § 15.04.212, backed by Chapter 14.13's notice-and-order process, a $250-per-day civil penalty, and criminal fines up to $1,000 for owners who refuse to correct violations.
Dangerous Building Abatement, Walla Walla County
Significant RestrictionsWalla Walla County Code §§ 15.04.212, 14.13.090, 14.13.100
The Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, is adopted, provided, that all agricultural buildings are exempted. ... A civil penalty of two hundred fifty dollars per day, or portion thereof, per violation until corrective action is completed. Each separate day, event, action or occurrence shall const...
Vacant Lot Maintenance
A vacant lot in unincorporated Walla Walla County must keep grasses and weeds to an average height of twelve inches wherever it is visible from adjacent roads or properties, under Walla Walla County Code Section 8.24.010(B)(5)(b). Owners of vacant parcels two acres or larger can instead mow a fire and rodent barrier around the property to comply.
Walla Walla County Vacant Lot Weed Rules
Some RestrictionsWalla Walla County Code § 8.24.010(B)(5)(b)
b.Grasses or weeds not maintained to an average height of twelve inches on any property visible by ordinary view from adjacent roads or properties if the property is a vacant lot; provided, that vacant properties with an area of two or more acres may comply with this requirement by mowing an adequate fire/rodent barrier around the property
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