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Property Maintenance in York County, PA (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated York County, Pennsylvania.

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

Property Blight

York County's Blighted Property Review Committee can certify a vacant, derelict property to the Redevelopment Authority for acquisition once the owner is served notice and an order to fix the blight, under Chapter 13 (Ord. 2018-03). Non-compliance after appeal rights run out can lead to condemnation.

York County Blighted Property Certification, PA

Significant Restrictions

York County Code § 13-7

The Committee, the Municipal Planning Commission and the County Planning Commission, upon making a determination that any property is a blighted property within the terms of this chapter, must certify said blighted property to the Redevelopment Authority except that: A. No property shall be certified to the Redevelopment Authority unless it is vacant. B. No property shall be certified to the Re...

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