Deltona, FL Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Nuisance trigger
- Property harbors rodents or vermin
- Enforcement
- Written notice, then city abatement
- Nonpayment consequence
- Lien recorded on property
- Governing section
- Deltona Code § 38-110(b)
Summary
Deltona declares any property that houses or provides habitat for rodents, vermin or other wild animals a public nuisance, subject to code enforcement notice and city abatement.
(3)Accumulations of waste, yard trash, or rubble and debris, living and non-living plant material, hazard trees and stagnant water that may harbor rats or snakes or that may contain pools of water that may serve as breeding grounds for insects or other disease transmitters....(7)Property being inhabited by, or providing a habitat for rodents, vermin, reptiles, or other wild animals.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Deltona's nuisance ordinance declares a property a nuisance if it's inhabited by, or provides a habitat for, rodents, vermin, reptiles or other wild animals, or if accumulated yard trash, debris, plant material or stagnant water can harbor rats or snakes or breed disease-carrying insects. The enforcement official can order the owner in writing to correct the condition, and failure to abate within the notice period lets the city abate it directly, with the cost recorded as a lien against the property. The rule applies citywide to lots, tracts and adjoining rights-of-way.
Violations & Fines
Enforcement official issues a written notice; uncorrected rodent-harboring conditions can be abated by the city with costs and a lien recorded against the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Deltona cite me for a rat problem on my property?
What happens if I don't clear a rodent-harboring condition after notice?
Sources & Official References
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