DeKalb County requires vacant lot owners to maintain grass under 12 inches, remove trash, and prevent nuisance conditions under Code Chapter 18. County may mow and bill owner; unpaid costs liened against property.
DeKalb County Code Chapter 18 requires owners of vacant lots to maintain their property to prevent blight, harboring of vermin, and fire hazards. Specific requirements: grass and weeds must not exceed 12 inches in height, trash and debris must be removed, illegal dumping must be reported and abated by the owner, and structures (if any) must be secured against trespass. Vacant parcels in unincorporated DeKalb are on Code Enforcement's mowing contractor list — owners receive a Notice to Abate with typically 10-14 days to mow. Failure to comply triggers county contractor mowing at owner expense, typically $200-$500 per mow cycle for a standard residential lot, plus an administrative fee. Costs are billed; unpaid amounts are liened against the property. Repeat/chronic violators may receive citations.
Notice to abate with 10-14 day compliance. County mowing/cleanup at owner expense: $200-$500+ per occurrence plus admin fee. Recorder's Court: up to $1,000 per occurrence. Liens filed for unpaid costs.
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