Addressing Information

Address Assignment

Walworth County has implemented a rural numbering system in order to create a countywide 911 system that will provide more efficient emergency services. Rural numbers are required  on any site which has an improvement, such as a home, cottage, or storage building. The Land Information Division is responsible for assigning addresses in the following nine communities:

East Troy Township                                   Linn Township                                   Spring Prairie Township

Geneva Township                                       Richmond Township                       Troy Township

Lafayette Township                                   Sharon Township                             Walworth Township

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ADDRESSING

 Online Address Application (NEW)

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Address Application - PDF

Download the Address Application above and to ensure timely processing during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Email the completed application to: (Checks are still required to be sent to the mailing address below prior to the issuance of a new address)

bhostetler@co.walworth.wi.us 

or send completed application and fee to:

Walworth County IT Department

PO Box 1001

Elkhorn, WI 53121


There are specific requirements in obtaining a new Walworth County Rural Address:

  1. Submit the $75 address application fee via Check to the address listed above. (Checks Payable to: Walworth County IT Department
  2. Zoning permit must be obtained through the Walworth County land Use and Resource Management Department (LURM)
  3. Driveway must be marked or staked on site.

♦ Addressing Information for other communities

For Questions Please Call: 

262-741-7813