Carroll County, GA Rental Property Rules: Repairs & Habitability (2026)
Key Facts
- Governs
- Unincorporated Carroll County only
- Code adopted
- 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, as amended
- Hot water minimum
- 110 degrees F at every required fixture
- Owner duty
- Maintain mechanical/electrical systems, exterior repair
- Penalty
- Up to $1,000 fine, 60 days jail
- Enforced by
- Community development department
Summary
Unincorporated Carroll County, Georgia enforces the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code under Code § 18-91, requiring landlords to keep structures sanitary and in good repair, supply hot water at 110 degrees, and maintain heating and electrical systems.
The county board of commissioners hereby adopts the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code as amended herein ... regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures ... to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use. ... 304.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare. ... 505.4 Water heating facilities. Water heating facilities shall be properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a minimum temperature of 110°F (43°C). ... 601.2 Responsibility. The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with these requirements.
Full Breakdown
Carroll County, Georgia adopted the 2012 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as locally amended, by Code § 18-91, and it governs habitability standards for existing residential and nonresidential structures in the unincorporated county only; Carrollton, Villa Rica and the county's other cities enforce their own maintenance codes inside city limits. 1 requires that 'the exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare,' a standard the code applies to roofs, walls, foundations, doors and building security.
1 requires heating facilities as set by the Georgia State Minimum Code for HVAC. The county's community development department administers the code, issues correction orders under § 106, and can post a placard and file a lien for uncorrected violations.
Violations & Fines
A property maintenance violation carries a maximum fine of $1,000.00 and up to 60 days' incarceration per offense under Code § 106.4 of the adopted code, and each day a violation continues after notice is a separate offense; the county can also record a lien against the property under § 18-61 to recover abatement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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