For Any Home in the Area
- Landfill, Clean Sweep and DisposalPaint, tires, appliances and other things the trash truck won't take.Read the Guide
- Garage Door RepairWhat's wrong, what's safe to check yourself, and when to call.Read the Guide
- Ice DamsWhat to do when one forms, and the attic fixes that stop them.Read the Guide
- Furnace and AC RepairWhat to check first, gas and CO safety, repair or replace, and rebates.Read the Guide
- Radon in Dane CountyTesting, $10 kits and mitigation.Read the Guide
- Energy RebatesFocus on Energy, MG&E and Alliant, by project.Read the Guide
- Roofing and HailWas your area hit, and what to do next.Read the Guide
- Diggers HotlineWhen you can dig, what the flags mean, and the lines nobody marks.Read the Guide
- Lawn and Yard CalendarWhat to do each month, from frost dates to oak wilt and wild parsnip.Read the Guide
- House PestsWhat's bugging you this month, what's harmless, and when to call a pro.Read the Guide
- Air Quality and Home SafetyToday's air, the CO and smoke alarms you need, mold, asbestos and lead.Read the Guide
- Winter HumidityHow humid to keep the house as it gets colder, and what window condensation means.Read the Guide
- Property LinesFind your lot lines before a fence or shed, and when you need a survey.Read the Guide
City of Madison Services
Trash pickup, tap water and property tax rates here are for the City of Madison. Nearby towns run their own.
- Madison Trash, Recycling and PickupCollection days, large items, brush, drop-off sites and snow emergencies.Read the Guide
- Madison Property TaxEstimate your bill, understand your assessment, and appeal it.Read the Guide
- Tap Water by WellHardness, PFAS and more for Madison and 18 nearby water utilities, and your softener setting.Read the Guide
Permits and Building Rules
For which remodeling projects need a permit in Madison and eight nearby towns, see the remodel permit guide. For backyard cottages and basement apartments, see the ADU rules by town and Madison's ADU rules in depth.