Apartment buildings along rail ways
Development Services Center

  1. System Upgrade

    Our permit and complaint system is being upgraded. The system is expected to be unavailable from Thursday, July 23 at 4:30pm until Monday, July 27 at 6:00am.

  2. Email Scam (Phishing Attempt)

    The FBI has warned that scammers are pretending to be city officials to request payments for planning and zoning permits. We're aware of phishing attempts following this scam in Madison.

Contractor Training

This page provides information on our training programs. This includes seminars for electrical, plumbing, and UDC contractors. The trainings help contractors understand and follow local laws.

You can register for training through Eventbrite. Follow City of Madison - Building Inspection to stay up to date. 

Upcoming Trainings 

UDC Contractor Training

Spring 2026 UDC contractor training is complete. The next UDC contractor training will be offered in fall 2026. Check back soon for updates and registration information.

Electrical Contractor Training

2026 electrical contractor trainings are complete. The next electrical contractor trainings will be offered in early 2027.

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