City Hall is open Monday - Friday, 8:00AM- 4:30PM. Except for holidays (New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Friday before Easter 1/2 day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day).
After hours there is a drop off box at the Madison Street entrance for utility payments.
Call City Hall 608-723-4246 Ext 8 to reserve the Senior Center (1st Floor) or Council Chambers (3rd floor with elevator access).
Senior Center Room Capacity: 40. Kitchen attached, 6 tables, 4 chairs to each table, 3 long foldable tables in the front of the room.
Council Chambers Room Capacity: 80 (40 on each half). 17 tables (8 tables set up for Council Meetings, 6 long foldable, 3 short foldable) and 54 chairs (14 foldable, 23 black stackable, 17 pink padded).
There are two web sites that can help. Accurate Appraisal, LLC is the city's assessing firm. Their email address is info@accurateassessor.com and phone 800-770-3927.
The Operator's (Bartender's) license is a 2-year license expiring June 30. The non-refundable fee is $30.00 and must be paid at the time of application.
The Responsible Server Course can be completed online at learn2serve.com
A record check will be completed by the Police Department. The Police Department will approve or deny the application based on information the applicant has provided on the application. If the record check reveals information which was not reported on your application, your application may be rejected.
State law requires that applicants complete an approved Responsible Beverage Server's course if they have neither held a license nor completed the course within the last 2 years. Proof must be supplied before a license will be issued.
For additional information about licensing or to obtain applications, contact the City Hall at (608)723-4246.
Real Estate Taxes
1. If you pay by installment, your first payment is due by Jan 31. Pay to your county treasurer.
2. If you do not may in installments, you must pay your taxes in full by Jan 31. Pay to your county treasurer.
3. July 31- the last day for your second installment payment of real estate taxes. Pay to your county treasurer.
Personal Property
Paid in full by Jan 31 to the city treasurer.
The City’s alternate side parking restrictions began on November 15th and continues through March 15th. The following is the alternate side rules:
On EVEN calendar days, vehicles are to park on the south or east side of the streets. On ODD calendar days, vehicles are to park on the north or west sides of the streets. Please remember to use the date after midnight. The ordinance is in effect between the hours of midnight and 7 AM.
Example: If you park on the street at 6pm on the 23rd of January, you will need to park on the allowed side for the following day since enforcement occurs from midnight to 7am. You should be parking in the "even day" South or East side of the street.
Call the Grant County Health Department for more information 608-723-6416.
Public Health- This service promotes prevention or early detection of disease for individuals, their families, and the community. There is no charge for many public health services. Included are immunizations; follow-up of communicable diseases; health counseling; screening and safety programs; school and jail health; and environmental health services.
Health Check- This health screening program is available for anyone younger than 21 years of age who has a valid Wisconsin Medical Assistance card. This includes assessments; screenings of vision; hearing; growth and development; urinalysis; overall dental health; fluoride varnish; blood pressure; pulse; temperature; immunizations; nutrition; physical exams; and blood tests for anemia, lead poisoning, diabetes, and cholesterol.
WIC- The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) provides food and nutrition information to help keep pregnant and breast-feeding women, infants, and children under five years of age healthy and strong.
Loan Closet- Wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, transfer benches, and other equipment are available for short-time use. A small deposit is required.
Home Care- Clients receive professional care in their own home. The goal is to restore the client to an optimum level of health.
Hospice-This service provides care for terminally ill patients and their families.
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Southwest Wisconsin-Grant County is available to meet a variety of needs 608-723-6113.
Elder Benefit Specialist-Specializes in assisting persons aged 60 and older to attain access to needed benefits and programs.
Disability Benefit Specialist-Specializes in assisting persons aged 18-59 to attain access to needed benefits and programs. Can begin working with a youth aged 17 years 9 months.
Helpful Links & Hotline Numbers:
Medicare (Open 24/7 Except Holidays) 800-633-4227
Medigap Helpline 800-242-1060
Part D Helpline 866-456-8211
Transportation Assistance-
Dining Site- Sunrise Apts. Building F, 714 S Washington St. Manager Marla Thill 608-723-6500. Serving Monday- Friday at noon.
Vital Records can be obtained through the Grant County Register of Deeds 608-723-2727.
Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Records and Real Estate Documents.
Programs either offered or supported by our Police Department 608-723-4188:
Security Checks - Are you leaving for vacation? Do you want someone to keep an extra eye on your house? If so call or stop in and fill out a Security Check form. While the officers are on patrol they will make sure to drive by and check your house.
Fingerprinting - Do you need to get Fingerprinting for your new job, conceal carry permit, to be a foster parents, etc? If so, our office does do fingerprinting free of charge. Since we are offering this free of charge, we ask you work around our schedule. Please call to verify an officer is available to do the fingerprinting. You will need to bring your own fingerprint cards. Please have your cards filled out prior to your arrival. Also ask you bring a drivers license so we can verify you are who you say you are.
Parking Ticket Box - Do you have a parking ticket to pay? We offer a parking ticket drop box right outside the police department. This allows you to pay your ticket anytime. We recommend turning in your yellow parking ticket/mailed notice with the payment. Please try to paperclip or put the payment in an envelope before dropping it in the box. The box is emptied daily. Fees: $10, if not paid within seven (7) days of issuance of the parking ticket, the fee increases to $20.00.
Check our City Code Permits section to find out!
For more frequently asked permit questions, check out our code:
Tree planting/removal on public property permit
Conditional Use permit process
Zoning Districts: permitted uses, conditional uses, and requirements
If you a street light in their area that is out or flickers, etc., you can report it to Alliant Energy directly by calling 342-4107 or online through their website.
Old flags may be discarded for proper disposal at City Hall, the mailbox on the second floor.
Town & Country Sanitation is contracted through the City.
Town & Country Sanitation makes every effort to offer uninterrupted service. In the event of a holiday or extreme weather check back for updates. Residential collection may be delayed due to the following holidays:
If the holiday falls on a Monday-Friday, collection will be delayed ONE DAY following the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, collection will not be affected.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO HAVE ALL WASTE OUT TO CURBSIDE BY 6:00 A.M.
You may also call a local Customer Service Representative with any additional questions at 608.375.5856 or toll free 800.626.1915.
Beginning October, residents may rake leaves into the curb line of the street. Please do not place leaves in the curb line at any other time; rather, compost leaves on site or dispose of them without charge at the City Compost Site.
When raking leaves into the street, please place them into shallow/small piles along the curb line, one foot away from the curb if possible. (Leaves in the terrace area will not be picked up.)
Please do not mix branches, limbs or brush with the leaves, for they clog the street sweeper.
If you wish to get rid of the leaves in a more timely manner, you may take them to the City Compost Site.
A Safe Drug Drop Box for leftover medications is located in the City Hall by the Police Department. The Police Department is located at 222 South Madison Street.
All City of Lancaster residents owning a dog that is older than 6 months can purchase a license at Lancaster City Hall in January. After January 31st see the County Clerk's office. Annual License Fee:
Un-neutered/un-spayed dog: $8.00
Neutered/spayed dog: $3.00
The Senior Center at City Hall serves as our polling place. Voting hours are 7:00 AM- 8:00 PM.
The Compost Site is conveniently available to all City Residents. It is located off South Madison Street, west between Classic Cuts Salon and LV Labs on Lilac Street.
Yard waste may be disposed of at the City compost site daily. Yard waste includes all materials originating in the yard and garden, which are capable of natural decomposition, including leaves, grass clippings, and other vegetation.
Please do not leave boxes and bags at the compost site. These materials will not readily decompose.
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