Rental Property Rules in Tazewell County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Tazewell County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Tazewell County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Repairs & Habitability
Tazewell County's Human Habitation chapter sets baseline conditions for rental dwellings in the unincorporated area: working heat to at least 68°F, natural light and ventilation through windows sized to 10% of floor area, and hot water at 120°F. The Director of Public Health enforces these minimum standards under Chapter 96.
Tazewell County Rental Habitability Standards
Some RestrictionsTazewell County Code of Ordinances § 96.08(J), (N)
(J) Every habitable room shall have at least one window or skylight facing directly to the outdoors. The minimum total window area measured between stops for every habitable room shall be 10% of the floor area of such room. ... (N) Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, are maintained in safe and working condition, and are capable of safely and adequately hea...
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