Home & Property

Building Projects & Permits

Flooding Information

Find Wheaton's flood prone areas, drainage review, flooding prevention tips, and storm water management details.

Garbage & Recycling

Wheaton residents receive curbside garbage, yard waste and recycling pickup service through Lakeshore Recycling Systems.

Lawn Watering Restrictions

Lawn watering restrictions are required for communities that source water from Lake Michigan. They are in place to help minimize evaporation during the hottest time of the day.

Public Notices

Notices of upcoming City Council or Planning & Zoning Board public hearings are posted in this section.

Property Maintenance

The City sets a number of property maintenance requirements through its City Code to protect the health, safety and welfare of its residents.

Sewer Backup Issues

The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Sanitary District developed a long-range plan that will ultimately increase capacity and reduce excess flow in the sanitary sewer system.

Vacation House Watch

Taking a vacation? Complete and submit this form to have the Police department check in on your house while you're away.

Home Owner Assistance Programs

Renter Assistance Programs

Residential Lighting Ordinance

In 2022, the City of Wheaton adopted a residential lighting ordinance to to help ensure that outdoor lights are not a nuisance to neighboring properties by eestablishing some minimal restrictions.