Property Maintenance in Dane County, WI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Dane County, Wisconsin.
Verified from official government sources
Property Blight
Dane County's health department can order any land or building that poses a health risk abated as a nuisance under ch. 46.22, and can go further under ch. 46.225 by declaring housing that is dilapidated, unsafe or unsanitary a 'human health hazard.' Owners get 30 days to abate an ordinary nuisance; imminent danger cuts that to 48 hours with Sheriff's Department help available.
Dane County Dangerous Property Nuisance Rules
Some RestrictionsDane County Code of Ordinances, ch. 46.22(1)-(3); ch. 46.225(1)
46.22(1) A nuisance under this section is any condition of lands or buildings which: (a) has resulted in or has the potential to result in harm to any individual, whether by accident, disease or sickness occurring as a result of contact with such conditions, and (b) is not required to be maintained in order to support any useful activities of the owner or user of said lands or buildings. (2) Ev...
Property Maintenance by City in Dane County
4 cities in Dane County have their own property maintenance rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
3 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
2 verified rules • Property Blight, Snow & Sidewalk Clearing
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