Property Maintenance in Walworth County, WI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Walworth County, Wisconsin.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Walworth County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Property Blight
In unincorporated Walworth County, the health officer can declare and placard a dwelling or structure unfit for human habitation under Section 50-112. Once placarded, the building must be vacated, cannot be rented, leased, or occupied, and the placard cannot be removed until the health officer clears the condition.
Condemning Unfit Dwellings in Walworth County
Significant RestrictionsWalworth County Code § 50-112
In addition to the provisions of sections 50-106 and 50-107, the health officer or his/her designated representative may declare and condemn a dwelling/structure to be unfit for human habitation and the health officer shall place a placard on the dwelling/structure providing notice that the dwelling/structure is unfit for human habitation and the following provisions shall apply: (1)Any dwellin...
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