Any dog that is kept on your property or is in your possession for more than 30 days and is at least 5 months of age is required to be licensed by Monroe County. This license must be renewed annually. License must be obtained and/or renewed by March 31 of the license year. An additional $15 late fee will be assessed for each license purchased after March 31, of the current license year.
License fees for 2026 are:
To obtain a license you must provide proof at the time of licensing that the dog has a current rabies vaccination from a certified veterinarian. Your veterinarian must also provide proof of spaying or neutering.
Dog License Request Form 2026 (pdf)
DownloadBurning permits are required by the Wisconsin DNR in many parts of the state to conduct legal and responsible burning in the outdoors. Burning permits are free and easy to obtain. They encourage the public to burn safely and are proven to be effective in protecting lives, property and natural resources from the damages of wildfires.
Make sure to check daily burning restrictions and call Monroe County Dispatch at (608) 269-8712 whenever you burn.
Are you planning to build a new structure on your property? Check in with the Monroe County Zoning Office to find out rules and regulations, along with the necessary permits required for your project.
Have questions about your septic system, or do you need to find out who can maintain/fix your septic/well systems? Contact the Monroe County Sanitation Department.
Are you building a new house, or adding on to an existing house? Get in contact with the Town of Tomah's Building Inspector at General Engineering Company:
Kent Erickson
608-697-7774
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