Kissimmee, FL Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)
Key Facts
- Trigger
- Vandalized, vacant, or unfit structure
- Excludes
- Structures in danger of collapse
- City remedy
- Placard, secure, then bill owner
- Cost recovery
- Lien on the property
- Citation
- Kissimmee City Code § 9-280
Summary
Kissimmee's designated official can placard and order secured a vacant, vandalized, or unfit structure that isn't in danger of collapse, then bill the owner if they don't secure it first.
(a)If the structure has been vandalized, vacant, or unfit for occupancy, and is not in danger of structural collapse, the designated official may post a placard of no entry on the premises and order the structure secured so as not to be a nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to secure the premises within the time specified, the designated official shall secure the premises and the cost thereof shall be charged against the property and shall be a lien upon such property and may be collected by any other legal recourse.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 5).
Full Breakdown
Under section 9-280 of Kissimmee's minimum property maintenance code, if a structure is vandalized, vacant, or unfit for occupancy but not in danger of structural collapse, the designated official (the city manager or a delegated staff member) may post a no-entry placard and order it secured against trespass and nuisance. If the owner fails to secure the property within the deadline given, the city secures it directly and charges the cost back to the owner, which becomes a lien on the property collectible through any legal recourse available. Related provisions in the same article cover temporary chain-link barriers around vacant lots and weatherproof plywood standards when boarding openings.
Violations & Fines
Failing to secure a vacant, vandalized, or unfit structure after city notice lets the designated official secure it directly; the cost becomes a lien on the property, collectible through legal action if unpaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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