Property Maintenance in Westchester County, NY (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Westchester County, New York.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Westchester County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
Westchester County's Health Department can order the abatement, suppression or removal of any property condition it finds detrimental or prejudicial to life or health, entering premises to enforce compliance.
Westchester County Health Nuisance Abatement
Significant RestrictionsWestchester County Sanitary Code § 873.1402
1.The commissioner or the commissioner's representative duly authorized in writing shall order the abatement, suppression or removal of all nuisances and conditions which in his opinion are detrimental or prejudicial to life or health.2.Failure by the owner, agent or occupants of any place, facility, premises or vehicle whereon any nuisance or condition deemed to be detrimental or prejudicial t...
Property Maintenance by City in Westchester County
3 cities in Westchester County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
All Westchester County ordinances
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