Rental Property Rules in Rock Island County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Rock Island County, Illinois.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Rock Island County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Rock Island County's amended International Property Maintenance Code requires heat in every dwelling from October 1 through May 15, a carbon monoxide alarm within 15 feet of every sleeping room, and GFCI-protected outlets in bathrooms and kitchens. § 150.22 sets these habitability minimums for unincorporated county rental and owner-occupied housing alike.
Rock Island County Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsRock Island County Code of Ordinances § 150.22
(H) Section 602.3 Heat supply. Insert “October 1st to May 15th.” ... 603.1.2: Every dwelling until shall be equipped with at least one approved carbon monoxide alarm in an operating condition within 15 feet of every room used for sleeping purposes. Carbon monoxide detector/smoke detector alarms may be installed only if the combined unit provides different alarm tones for the carbon monoxide det...
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