Property Maintenance in Brown County, WI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Brown County, Wisconsin.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Brown County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Property Blight

Brown County's Health Officer can condemn and placard any dwelling as unfit for human habitation when it is dangerously damaged, decayed, unsanitary or vermin infested, forcing occupants out until repairs are approved.

Brown County WI Unfit Dwelling Order

Significant Restrictions

Brown County Code § 38.02(1)

Any dwelling or dwelling unit found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the Health Officer: (a) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. ...

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Property Maintenance by City in Brown County

3 cities in Brown County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

Green BayPop. 107,395

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

De PerePop. 25,410

2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

AshwaubenonPop. 16,991

3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

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