Raleigh County Abandoned Buildings Program

How it works

The Citizens’ Guide says the county created the abandoned buildings ordinance to provide a mechanism for citizens to address unsafe or unsanitary conditions on abandoned or dilapidated property that pose a risk to public health, safety, or welfare.

If the county finds unsafe or unsanitary conditions, the County Commission is authorized to order the owner to repair, alter, clean up, or remove the building or property. The guide also says the order can cover accumulation of refuse or debris, overgrown vegetation, toxic spillage, or toxic seepage.

What the program covers

The official guide is about enforcement and cleanup of dangerous property conditions. It does not provide cash to homeowners. Instead, it can lead to county-directed repair or cleanup action, and the property owner may be charged the county’s expenses if the county uses resources to carry out the order.

Timing and deadlines

The guide does not list an application window. It describes a complaint and inspection process.

Important note

This is not a grant or rebate program. I included it because you asked for homeowner money or services related to hazard hardening, and the county’s program can result in cleanup of hazardous overgrowth and unsafe property conditions in Raleigh County.