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Code Enforcement
The Property Maintenance Code Enforcement Program helps to
ensure that all of Streamwood looks its best. The
program is designed to help homeowners identify and correct
violations which detract from the appearance of their home,
their neighborhood and the community as a whole. A
clean, well-kept community increases property values and
enhances civic and community pride.
Your home is probably one of your largest investments.
The Village performs property maintenance inspections to
ensure that your investment is protected. Code
Enforcement Officers check for compliance with all exterior
property maintenance codes in residential and commercial
districts.
What Are Typical Violations?
How Does The Program Work?
Do I Have To Use A Contractor?
What Happens If The Violations
Are Not Corrected?
What If I Cannot Afford The
Required Repairs?
 What Are Typical Violations?
The Code Enforcement Program looks to ensure that all
exterior property maintenance violations are addressed.
If you take a close look at your house, you can probable spot
most of the items the Code Enforcement Officers do. You
can take care off these items before they develop into
serious problems. The most common violations, and things
to look for, include:
grass cannot exceed 6 inches
all exteriors, including windows, doors and trim, must be
kept in good repair
sheds and fences must be in good repair
garbage service is required; must be out on the curb at
certain hours
all cars must be operable and have valid plates and
village stickers
all vehicles, including RVs, trailers and boats, cannot be
parked on grass or dirt
How Does The Program Work?
The purpose of this program is to obtain compliance
with the Property Maintenance Codes. Code Enforcement
Officers respond to complaints made to the Community
Development Department and by systematic Village-wide
inspections. The officers attempt to cover each
residential subdivision and commercial/industrial center each
week. The officers drive throughout the community
looking for violations to the Village’s Property Maintenance
Codes.
If violations are found, they attempt to contact the
property owner in person to explain how the program works, the
violation to the Code and obtain a mutually agreeable
solution. If no one is available, the officer will leave
a written notice explaining the violation and asking the
resident to contact the Community Development Department to
work out a solution. Property owners are given a specific time
frame in which to correct all violations.
Do I Have To Use A Contractor?
Homeowners can perform nearly any home improvement
project without obtaining a licensed contractor. But,
permits are required. Certain projects must be performed
by licensed and certified professionals, including new
electrical services or connecting to the Village's sewer or
water system. Lists of licensed contractors are
available from the Department.
What Happens If The Violations
Are Not Corrected?
Most home and business owners comply with the time
frame given to correct the violations. This is greatly
appreciated. However, failure to comply with the
requirements of the Property Maintenance Code can result in
the issuance of court citations and fines. Property
owners who do not comply with the Village Code can earn fines
up to $750.00.
What If I Cannot Afford The
Required Repairs?
The Village recognizes that some people cannot afford
to make required home improvements. In order to assist
residents, the Village operates the Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Residential Rehabilitation
Program.
For more information, call the Community Development
Department at (630) 736-3843.
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Streamwood
301 E. Irving Park Road
Streamwood, IL 60107-3096
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