Public Health Rules in Winnebago County, IL (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Winnebago County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

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

Rodent Control

Winnebago County requires every structure in the unincorporated county to be kept free of insect and rodent infestation, and mandates that any infestation found be exterminated by a licensed pest control operator. The Winnebago County Health Department enforces the rule as part of its adopted International Property Maintenance Code, with fines up to $500.00 per day for violations that go uncorrected.

Winnebago County Rodent Infestation Rule

Some Restrictions

Winnebago County Code of Ordinances § 18-401(32) (IPMC § 309.1)

(32)Section 309.1 is amended to read as follows: 309.1 Infestation. Structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated through the use of approved processes that will not be injurious to human health by a licensed pest control operator. Safety data sheets shall be provided by the licensed pest control...

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Public Health Rules by City in Winnebago County

1 cities in Winnebago County have their own public health rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

RockfordPop. 148,655

1 verified rule • Rodent Control

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