Wake County does not run a county-wide minimum-housing code in residential neighborhoods within municipalities. NCGS §160D-1203 gives counties authority over abandoned, blighted, or unsafe structures in unincorporated areas. Each Wake municipality has its own minimum-housing program (Raleigh §10-6121, Cary Ch. 30, Apex Ch. 11, Wake Forest Ch. 8).
For unincorporated Wake County, Code §94 (General Regulations) and NCGS §160D-1203 provide authority over dilapidated structures. The Wake County Inspections Office can issue notice and order repair or demolition of structures deemed unsafe. The process under NCGS §160D-1129 requires written notice to the owner, a public hearing, and an opportunity to repair before any demolition. Raleigh runs the most active program (the 'Code Enforcement' division), inspecting 5,000+ properties annually. Cary uses §22-12 to address overgrowth, debris, and hazardous structures. Each town's process and abatement timeline differs.
Civil penalties typical $100-500 per occurrence escalating daily until abated. Demolition costs can be assessed as liens on the property. NCGS §160D-1203 allows the local government to perform the work and bill the owner.
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Cary, NC
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Cary, NC
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Cary, NC
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Cary, NC
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Cary, NC
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Cary, NC
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