The City of Lake Winnebago is an incorporated fourth-class city, consisting of elected officials, a police department, and public works.  The majority of the city is also governed by the Lake Winnebago Home Owner's Association (HOA).  The HOA maintains the lake, green spaces, parks, trails, and the Arrowhead Yacht Club (AYC).  They also govern the HOA restrictions, such as building guidelines, boat and dock restrictions, and sea wall restrictions.