Rental Inspections in Winnebago County, IL (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated 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.
Inspection Programs
Winnebago County requires every rooming house operator to hold an annual health department license, tying renewal to compliance with the International Property Maintenance Code for shared rental rooms.
Winnebago County Rooming House License Program
Significant RestrictionsWinnebago County Code of Ordinances § 50-452
No person shall operate a rooming house unless that person holds a valid rooming house license issued by the health department in the name of the operator and for the specific rooming house or rooming unit. ... This license shall not be transferable. ... Every rooming house permit shall expire on November 30 of each year, unless previously suspended or revoked.
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