Frequently Asked Questions
Building permit applications are available at City Hall.
Once you return your building permit application to City Hall it will be processed immediately, unless the permit is priced by valuation of the project. City Staff will call you when it is ready for pickup. If you are building a new home it will take 10 to 15 days. All fees must be paid before you may begin your project.
Does Janesville have a compost site for brush?
Yes. There is a compost site located north on Main Street past the golf course on the left hand side. This compost site is for brush material only and for the residents of the City of Janesville. Please respect the site or it will be closed due to any prohibited dumping.
Am I required to register my cat/dog with the City?
Yes. City Code §90.070 states "the City Council may from time to time by resolution designate impoundment fees and boarding rates to reflect the costs of those items. The owner of the cat or dog shall further be required to reimburse the city for any and all expenses incurred while the dog or cat is in impoundment." Fees are payable to the City of Janesville.
Cat and dog lifetime license fees: $5.00 Dog and cat impounding fees: $45.00 Repeat Impoundment: $125.00
I have a nuisance complaint. Who do I report it to?
All nuisance complaints are considered private information. Click on "Report an issue" on the homepage of the website.
Who can I talk to about my proposed property taxes?
Assessment Hearing - Waseca County
What is the water hardness in Janesville?
Water hardness is 300 - 350 ppm or 17.5 - 20.5 gpg.
Waste Management Customer Service - 888-960-0008