Tallahassee defines nuisance property under Code Ch. 9, Sec. 9-64 to include overgrown vegetation, accumulated trash or debris, and other hazardous conditions. Violations are enforced by Code Enforcement; a magistrate may impose fines and property liens.
Tallahassee Code of Ordinances Chapter 9 (Environment), Sec. 9-64 defines 'nuisance' as any property with an accumulation of trash, debris, refuse, filth, or noxious matter, or overgrown weeds, grass, or underbrush that endangers health or safety. The city also adopts the International Property Maintenance Code for minimum housing standards. Complaints are reported via the Code Enforcement Hotline (850-891-2633) or the DigiTally app. Code Enforcement officers investigate and issue notices of violation with a compliance deadline. Non-compliant cases go before the Code Magistrate, who may order abatement and assess fines and liens. Uncured violations may result in city-directed abatement billed to the owner.
Code Magistrate may impose daily fines (typically up to $250/day for first offense, up to $500/day for repeat violations). Fines recorded as liens against the property; after 6 months the city may foreclose.
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