Only immediate family members may live in a dwelling unit plus, if desired, up to two lodgers or boarders. The national standards also provide requirements for the number of people that may live in certain sized areas. The minimum space requirements per number of occupants are shown on the following chart. By following the occupancy limits, you will rid your home of conditions that may compromise your family's well-being. Overcrowded housing presents safety problems and causes undue stress and inconvenience to family members.
Overcrowded housing hurts the neighborhood and community too.
A neighborhood that has overcrowding housing experiences parking problems, crowded schools, increased noise pollution and strains community services. Property values decrease and the quality of life for everyone is lowered. Elgin supports these and firmly enforces protections. Fair housing laws cover most housing. In some circumstances, the laws exempt owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members.