Schaumburg requires residential property owners to maintain grass and weeds at a maximum height of 8 inches. Properties exceeding this threshold are subject to code enforcement action. The Village may mow non-compliant properties and bill the owner.
Under Schaumburg Village Code Chapter 94 (Property Maintenance), grass, weeds, and rank vegetation on residential and vacant properties must not exceed 8 inches in height. Property owners are responsible for maintaining their entire lot, including parkway strips between the sidewalk and curb. Code Enforcement conducts proactive sweeps during the growing season (April through October) and responds to complaints year-round. After receiving a notice of violation, property owners typically have 7 to 10 days to bring the property into compliance. If the owner fails to act, the Village may hire contractors to mow the property and assess the cost as a lien against the property. Contact Code Enforcement at (847) 895-4500 to report overgrown properties.
Initial violations carry fines of $50 to $250. If the Village mows the property, the owner is charged the contractor's cost plus an administrative fee (typically $250 to $500 total). Costs may be placed as a lien on the property.
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