Code Enforcement & Property Complaints in Unincorporated Lake County
The Planning, Building and Development Department is responsible for the enforcement of:
- Chapter 151: Unified Development Ordinance of the Lake County Code identifies zoning regulations, sign regulations, natural resource protection standards, stormwater detention, drainage and soil erosion and sediment control standards.
- The Building Codes (structure’s compliance with the codes)
- Chapter 94 of the Lake County Code regulates junk and debris, inoperable vehicles, construction hours and noise.
Who to Call
If you have a complaint regarding building and zoning related violations including:
- Work without permits, improper use of the property, building code violations, junk and debris and inoperable vehicles, please call:
- Building and Engineering Division - Telephone: 847-377-4444

- Drainage, storm water detention, soil erosion and sediment control, floodplain and wetlands, please call:
- Building and Engineering Division - Telephone: 847-377-4444

- Woodland disturbance, please call:
- Planning and Development Services Division - Telephone: 847-377-4444

- Noise, please call:
- Lake County Sheriff's Office - Telephone: 847-377-4000

The following information is required to follow up on your complaint:
- Address, specific location or Property Index Number (PIN), if available, of the property where the violation exists
- Nature of specific violation
- Time/day of week that the violation usually occurs
If you would like, you may provide your name and telephone number; however this information is not required.