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Places to Stay

We license and inspect Bed & Breakfasts, Hotels, and Short-term Rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses).

bed and breakfast

Licensing information for:

  • Bed & Breakfasts
  • Hotels
  • Short-Term Rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses)

Licensing & Permits

  • Places to Stay
    • Bed & Breakfasts
    • Hotels
    • Short-Term Rentals (Tourist Rooming Houses)
  • Retail Food Establishment Licensing
    • Mobile Food Establishments
    • Temporary Food and Farmers' Market Vendors
  • Tattoo & Body Piercing
  • Water, Well & Septic
    • Non-Storm Water Permits
    • Pool Licensing
    • Sanitary Permit (for private septic systems)
    • Well Location Permits

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Public Health Madison & Dane County

Office Location & Hours

  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Environmental Health Phone:
    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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