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Rental Inspections in Waukegan, IL (2026)

1 verified rental inspections rules for Waukegan, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Inspection Programs

Waukegan inspects at least 33 1/3 percent of a licensed rental building's units every year, cycling every unit through inspection within three years, under Section 14-4(d). Buildings that pass consecutive annual inspections earn waiver years; buildings of 50 or more units never qualify for a waiver.

Waukegan Rental Property Inspection Cycle

Significant Restrictions

Waukegan, IL Code of Ordinances § 14-4(d)(1)a.

(d)(1)a.All rental residential property except those units occupied by the owner shall be subject to inspection, in accordance with this article, for compliance with all applicable codes. Initial and subsequent annual licensing inspections shall include the building exterior, common areas, basement, and not less than 33⅓ percent of the individual dwelling units. All units within the structure s...

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Rental Inspections in Lake County