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How do I report a housing code problem as a renter in Madison?
A common question, answered by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026
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From MadisonWI.com
If you are a current tenant in the City of Madison, contact your landlord or property manager first. If the problem isn't fixed, file a complaint with Building Inspection through the City's online complaint system. Only current tenants can report interior problems such as electrical, plumbing, heating or security issues, and you must give inspectors access to your unit. For urgent issues, call 608-266-4551, ext. 4. Staff will call within a couple of business days to schedule an inspection of the grounds, building exterior, common areas and your unit. The City says it does not accept pictures as proof of an issue, so document the problem another way. Exterior problems like trash or junk can also be reported. This covers the City of Madison only. Source: City of Madison Building Inspection, Interior Property Complaints and File a Complaint (checked November 2026).
Written by the MadisonWI.com editors · November 13, 2026