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La Crosse County government agency contacts

Helpful Hints on Starting a Business in La Crosse County

La Crosse County Municipal Clerks

In order to operate one of the following businesses in La Crosse County, a permit from the Environmental Health Division of the La Crosse County Health Department must be obtained.

  • Restaurant
  • Catering Operation
  • Temporary Restaurant
  • Public Swimming Pool, Whirlpool, Wading Pool, or Therapy Pool
  • Hotel, Motel, or Tourist Rooming House
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Recreational or Educational Camp
  • Campground
  • Retail Food Operation
  • Public Beach
  • Tavern
  • Mobile Home Court
  • Farmer’s Market Stand
  • Indoor or Outdoor Food Stand
  • Tattoo or Body Art Establishment
  • Massage Therapy Establishment

List of contacts for Government in La Crosse County

City of La Crosse

All Department listed are located at
400 La Crosse St
La Crosse WI 54601
Office Hours for City Hall are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays

City Clerk
For Licensing of Liquor, Soft Drinks, Tobacco
(608) 789-7511

Inspection Department
For Occupancy Permit, Building Codes, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation, Zoning Information
(608) 789-4530

Treasurer
For Taxes and Income, Room Tax
(608) 789-7528

Assessor
For Property Assessments, Data and Owner Information
(608) 789-7525

Fire Department/Inspection
For Fire Codes
(608) 789-7271

County of La Crosse

Zoning and Land Information Department
For Occupancy Permit for a building in Unincorporated Areas of the County, Tax Assessment
400 4TH ST N
La Crosse WI 54601
(608) 785-9722
or visit www.co.la-crosse.wi.us/zoning

City of Onalaska
415 Main St
Onalaska WI 54650
General Information (608) 781-9530
http://www.ci.onalaska.wi.us/

Inspection Department
For Occupancy Permit, Building Codes, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating
(608) 781-9541

City Clerk and Treasurer
For Licenses, Assessment, Taxes
(608) 781-9530

Fire Department/Inspection
For Fire Codes
(608) 781-9546

City Planner/Zoning Administrator
For Zoning Information


VILLAGE OF HOLMEN

421 Main St S
PO Box 158
Holmen WI 54636
(608) 526-4336
Office Hours: Monday -- Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM
www.holmenwi.com/

Village Clerk and Treasurer
(608) 526-4336

VILLAGE OF WEST SALEM

175 S Leonard St
West Salem WI 54669
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM to 12 noon, 1 PM to 5 PM
www.westsalemwi.com/

Village Administrator
608-786-1858

VILLAGE OF BANGOR

100 17TH Ave N
Bangor WI 54614
(608) 486-4084
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM to 12 noon, 1 PM to 5 PM

Clerk/Treasurer
(608) 486-2293

VILLAGE OF ROCKLAND

105 W Center St
Rockland, WI 54653
(608) 486-4037

TOWNSHIP Information

Town of Bangor, N3760 State Road 162, Bangor, WI 54614

Town of Barre, W3541 County Road M, La Crosse, WI 54601

Town of Burns, W1313 Jewett Rd, Bangor, WI 54614, (608) 486-4272

Town of Campbell, 2219 Bainbridge St, La Crosse, WI 54603, (608) 783-0050
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Town of Farmington, N8309 State Road 108, Mindoro, WI, 54644, (608) 857-3913

Town of Greenfield, County Road M and NN, La Crosse, WI 54601

Town of Hamilton, N5105 N Leonard St, West Salem, WI 54669, (608) 786-0989

Town of Holland, W7939 County Road MH, Holmen, WI, 54636, (608) 526-3354

Town of Medary, N3393 Smith Valley Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601, (608) 781-2275 / (608) 781-5175

Town of Onalaska, W7052 Second St, Onalaska, WI 54650, (608) 783-4958 Office Hours: Monday – Wednesday, Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Town of Shelby, 2800 Ward Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601, (608) 788-1032 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM to 5 PM

Town of Washington, (608) 486-2297
Mailing Address: W561 Muenzenberger Rd, Coon Valley, WI 54623

 

STATE OF WISCONSIN

Department of Revenue
620 Main St
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 785-9720
 
www.dor.state.wi.us/
 
For information on obtaining seller’s permit, sales tax, revenue tax, and employer/employee issues

Department of Commerce

Safety and Buildings Division
4003 North Kinney Coulee Rd
Onalaska, WI 54650
(608) 785-9334
 
www.commerce.state.wi.us/COM/Com-Safety-and-Buildings.html
 
For information on building plan review, commercial buildings, fire safety requirements, electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation, ADA requirements, elevators, public pool plan review, etc.

Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection

Northwest Regional Office
3610 Oakwood Hills Parkway
Eau Claire, WI 54701-7754
(715) 839-3844
 
http://datcp.state.wi.us/core/consumerinfo/
 
For information on food processing facilities not licensed by the county, such as wholesale foods, small food processors, meat processors.
Also information on labeling of retail foods, farmers market vendors.

HELPFUL HINTS ON STARTING A BUSINESS IN LA CROSSE COUNTY

Contact the zoning office or inspection departments for the municipality or township in which you wish to open your business. Ask about applicable zoning requirements and building codes.

The State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce Web Page offers excellent information on starting a business in Wisconsin.

www.commerce.state.wi.us/MT/MT-COM-2600.html

 

Updated: 12/04/2009

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