Housing Compliance
Systematic Housing Inspections are done upon utilities turn on.  Owners/property managers must request an inspection when dwelling is being rented by a new tenant.  If the dwelling remains vacant the inspection is good for 180 days.  Inspections ensure that the dwelling complies with the minimum housing standards set forth in Chapter 43 of the City’s Code, Sections 43-3 thru Section 43-9.  Inspections are done the same day if received by 8:30 am, after that time the inspection will be done the next day.

 

*Courtesy Inspections are generated by complaints from the tenants.  The inspector will call the owner/property manager and give them 7 days depending on the complaint.  Some health and safety issues may require immediate action.  The inspector will follow-up with the tenant after that 7 day period if the repairs have not been addressed the inspector will then do a full systematic inspection.

 

Inspectors canvass assigned neighborhoods and respond to complaints. The following may be considered a nuisance: high grass (excess of 10”), accumulated trash/junk in yard, appliances stored outside (yard/porch), building materials stored in open places, excessive firewood not stored/stacked properly.  For more information refer to Chapter 17 of the City Code (Health, Sanitation, Public Nuisances) or Section 3.30 of the Zoning Ordinance (Community Appearance Standards).

 

Inspections are done annually to ensure that the dwelling meet the standards set forth in Section 43-10 of the Minimum Housing Code.  Boarding Homes may be subject to random visits based on complaints. All boarding houses must be registered at the City of Wilson and have a Special Use Permit.

 

Residents are allowed to have one junked/nuisance vehicle in the rear yard (may differ at apartment complexes).  The vehicle must be covered with a standardized car cover made for that vehicle and should be so secured that it will not be blown off during a storm.  If vehicle is uncovered for any reason it is subject to being tagged and towed within 15 days. Refer to Section 3.27 of the Zoning Ordinance.

 

Vehicles that pose a possible health hazard or public nuisance as indicated by any of the following conditions: Breeding ground for pests, Core of growth for heavy weeds, vehicle has jagged metal parts or glass, is a point of collection for water, debris/waste or chemicals or is declared a public nuisance by the City Council.  These vehicles would also be tagged and towed in 15 days.

 

Those vehicles left at a vacant house, deemed abandoned by the owner or left on the public street without proper tags.  These vehicles can be towed within 48 hours. 

 

 

 

For assistance please contact the following:

Housing Compliance	Mia Jones	252-399-2387
Boarding House Compliance	Jeff Breedlove	252-399-2067
	Ron Cooper	252-296-3299
Housing Inspection Requests	Angie Barnes	252-399-2219
	Rhonda Webb	252-399-2220
	Fax	252-399-2233
Nuisance Complaints	Angie Barnes	252-399-2219
	Rhonda Webb	252-399-2220
Junk Vehicle Complaints	Angie Barnes	252-399-2219
	Rhonda Webb	252-399-2220
Appeals	Mia Jones	252-399-2387
	Kevin O'Brien	252-399-2235