Public Health Rules in Black Hawk County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Black Hawk County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Rodent Control
Once the Black Hawk County Health Officer determines cockroaches, rodents, or other vermin are present on a property, the owner must act within the Health Officer's deadline to abate the infestation. Failing to comply is a public health nuisance carrying a simple misdemeanor fine.
Rodent and Vermin Abatement, Black Hawk County IA
Some RestrictionsBlack Hawk County Code § 8.10.040(A)
The Presence of Vermin Prohibited. The owner of any building, dwelling, structure, business, matter or thing on or about the lot on which it is situated where the presence of cockroaches, rodents and other vermin has been determined to exist by the Health Officer, shall within the time limit specified by the Health Officer initiate action to abate or cause for the abatement of the presence of s...
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