Fulton County, GA Public Health Rules: Rodent Control (2026)
Key Facts
- Governs
- Unincorporated Fulton County only
- Abatement window
- Up to 10 days after notice
- Enforcer
- Dept. of Public Works
- Forum
- Fulton County Magistrate/Environmental Court
Summary
Unincorporated Fulton County property owners must keep premises free of conditions that breed or harbor rodents, or face a code violation.
Because they are deemed to be conducive to breeding or harboring of harmful germs or to the breeding or harboring of insects, snakes, rodents, lizards or similar or undesirable living pests ... the existence of any one of the following conditions on property within unincorporated Fulton County shall be a violation of this section and this article: (1)Uncontainerized garbage or uncovered garbage containers of all kinds and types. (2)Trapped litter or any other improperly containerized solid waste. (3)Exterior storage of junk or other unsightly materials. (4)The existence of weeds and vegetative overgrowth.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 57).
Full Breakdown
Fulton County Code Sec. 34-743 requires every owner or occupier of property in unincorporated Fulton County to keep it free of conditions that are unhealthy or unsanitary. The code specifically lists conditions deemed conducive to breeding or harboring rodents, insects and snakes -- including uncontainerized garbage, trapped litter, junk storage and weed overgrowth -- as violations. This rule applies only to unincorporated county land; Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Johns Creek, Milton and the other cities carved from the county enforce their own property-maintenance codes.
Violations & Fines
Public Works issues a written notice giving up to 10 days to abate; failure to comply is a citation to Magistrate Court under Sec. 34-748, with obstruction of inspection a separate violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this rule apply inside Atlanta or Sandy Springs?
What counts as a rodent-harborage violation?
Sources & Official References
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