The City of Charlotte's Health and Sanitation Ordinance requires property owners to maintain their premises in a safe and sanitary condition.  Violations include high weeds/grass, accumulation of trash or junk, and junk automobiles.  Learn more about common neighborhood nuisances.

Read the Health and Sanitation Ordinance at Municode.com (Chapter 10)
 
To report a potential violation of the Health and Sanitation Ordinance, submit your request online or call 311.


Inspection Process

• Most inspections occur within three working days of reporting.

• Property owners will be notified if a violation is found. 

• The property owner has approximately seven days after notification to bring the property into compliance.
  
  
• Failure to correct violations could result in any of the following actions:  issuance of citation, appearance in Environmental Court or work being done by a contractor.
  
  
• If contracted, the owner would receive an invoice for the work performed in addition to any administrative or investigation fees. 
  
  
• Failure to pay the invoice could result in a lien being placed against the property.

 
Related Links:

311 Online
Neighborhood Nuisances