Ensures compliance with City codes and ordinances to help maintain the health & safety within our neighborhoods and commercial districts.
Code Enforcement manages the City's Rental Registration program, helping us stay connected with property owners and rental properties throughout Freeport. We currently have 616 registered property owners and 3,461 registered rental properties, giving us valuable contact information to communicate and address concerns proactively.
All Community & Economic Development Department Forms
Katie Smith, Administrative Assistant
Highlights & Statistics
Code Enforcement Cases
Below are the top 5 code enforcement case types reported over the past year. We are also using email to better connect with property owners and address issues earlier. We hope this proactive approach will help reduce cases over time.
Rental Registration
Code Enforcement manages the City's Rental Registration program, helping us stay connected with property owners and rental properties throughout Freeport. We currently have 616 registered property owners and 3,461 registered rental properties, giving us valuable contact information to communicate and address concerns proactively.
Team members who serve this division:
- Doug Quinn
- John Guenther
- Katie Smith
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
All Community & Economic Development Department Forms
Contact:
Katie Smith, Administrative Assistant- cdadmin@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 235-8202
Provides plan review, permits, and inspections to ensure safe and compliant structures throughout the City of Freeport.
The graph above shows the number of building permits, inspections, and plan reviews complete over the past three years. When these numbers increase, it's a sign of increased investment in our community and more projects underway to improve and grow Freeport.
Highlights & Statistics
The graph above shows the number of building permits, inspections, and plan reviews complete over the past three years. When these numbers increase, it's a sign of increased investment in our community and more projects underway to improve and grow Freeport.
Team members who serve this division:
- Ben Fritz
- Doug Quinn
- Katie Smith
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
Contact:
Ben Fritz, Building Inspector- binspect@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 396-3509
Guides Freeport's development through zoning regulations, land use planning, and community design initiatives.
The graph above shows land planning & zoning applications received over the past year. Each application goes through a thorough review process, including a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals and review by the Planning Commission before going to City Council for a final vote. This process helps ensure proposed changes are thoughtfully considered and that everyone has a role in shaping how Freeport grows and develops.
Highlights & Statistics
The graph above shows land planning & zoning applications received over the past year. Each application goes through a thorough review process, including a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals and review by the Planning Commission before going to City Council for a final vote. This process helps ensure proposed changes are thoughtfully considered and that everyone has a role in shaping how Freeport grows and develops.
Team members who serve this division:
- Elizabeth Ontiveros
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
Contact:
Elizabeth Ontiveros, Land Use Planner- landplanner@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 846-4930
Provides accessible and reliable transit options to connect residents and visitors to the community.
Highlights & Statistics
Public transportation is an important part of keeping Freeport connected and our Pretzel City Area Transit (PCAT) program does just that. Over this past year, PCAT provided 45,588 rides, helping residents get to work, medical appointments, shopping, educational opportunities, and other destinations throughout the community. These rides represent more than transportation; they represent access, opportunity, and independence for the people who call Freeport home. PCAT continues to play an important role in helping residents stay connected and keeping our community moving forward.
Highlights & Statistics
Public transportation is an important part of keeping Freeport connected and our Pretzel City Area Transit (PCAT) program does just that. Over this past year, PCAT provided 45,588 rides, helping residents get to work, medical appointments, shopping, educational opportunities, and other destinations throughout the community. These rides represent more than transportation; they represent access, opportunity, and independence for the people who call Freeport home. PCAT continues to play an important role in helping residents stay connected and keeping our community moving forward.
Team members who serve this division:
- Sadie Grande
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
Contact:
Sadie Grande, Program Compliance and Oversight Monitor (PCOM)- PCOM@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 396-3537
Promotes business growth, attracts investment, manages TIF districts funding, and fosters a vibrant local economy.
Team members who serve this division:
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
Contact:
Gertrude Heimerdinger, Community & Economic Development Director- cddirector@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 235-8221
Administers grants and programs that support City initiatives and Capital projects benefitting residents, businesses, and visitors of Freeport.
Team members who serve this division:
- Gertrude Heimerdinger
- Katie Smith
- Elizabeth Ontiveros
Contact:
Gertrude Heimerdinger, Community & Economic Development Director- cddirector@cityoffreeport.org
- (815) 235-8221