Community Development and Inspections
Physical Addresses:
625 52nd Street Room 308
Kenosha, WI 53140
Kenosha, WI 53140
Mailing Addresses:
625 52ND STREET ROOM 308
KENOSHA, WI 53140
KENOSHA, WI 53140
Phone Numbers:
| Type | Phone Number | Extension | Notes |
|---|
| Main phone | (262) 653-4030 |
If you need information / guidance about the condition of their apartment, or repairs not being done, or ADA issues not being addressed, please contact the Inspections office for your Municipality. * For Kenosha City residents, see Community Development and Inspections.
Operating Agency:
In Charge:
Tim Casey (Director)
Hours:
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Eligibility:
None
Fees:
Call for details
Intake Process:
Call for information
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
Call for details,
Languages:
Call for details,
Website(s):
Email(s):
Keywords:
Building Permits/Codes, Home Improvement/Modification, Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Grants/Loans, Home Modifications, Loans, Home Repair, Loans, Housing, Inspections, Inspections, Housing, Landlord/Tenant, Loans, Home Modifications, Loans, Home Repair, Tenant Resources,
Last Updated:
2/19/2026
Program Description:
The Community Development and Inspections, under the Public Works Department, ensures the health, safety and welfare of the buildings that are lived in, worked in, and visited everyday. The Department is a code enforcement, project review, and approval agency for a variety of municipal and state codes and ordinances.
Services:
- Process building permit applications and fees.
- Review construction plans and issue permits to contractors and property owners.
- Inspect new and existing buildings for compliance with building safety, zoning, and property maintenance codes.
- Investigate complaints from citizens regarding substandard buildings and premises, and enforce code compliance.
- Website contains city codes, some applications and zoning information.
See Website https://www.kenosha.org/departments/city_development/community_development/homeowner_assistance.php
The City of Kenosha offers City of Kenosha homeowners several programs to assist in the repair and maintenance of their home. All programs require owner occupancy at the time of application and throughout the grant or loan period.
For more information: https://www.kenosha.org/Document%20Center/Departments/City%20Development/Community%20Development/Homeowner%20Assistance/GrantandLoanProgramsflier%20.pdf
Programs available through City of Kenosha
1.Homeowner's Rehabilitation Loan Program – Deferred Loan up to $45,000 for violations of the City of Kenosha Property Maintenance Code and lead hazards, limited to available equity. Applicants may contact City Development staff at 262.653.4030 to determine eligibility.
Programs available through State Bank of the Lakes
1.TID Rehabilitation Loan Program – Loan up to $20,000 to correct violations of the City of Kenosha Property Maintenance Code
2.H.E.L.P. Loan Program – Loan up to $10,000 with priority for emergency repairs or violations of the City of Kenosha Property Maintenance Code
Applicants may contact City Development staff at 262.653.4030 to determine eligibility.
PP, Housing Rehab handouts.