Fireworks Season is Here!

Learn what's legal in the city of La Crosse and how to celebrate safely.

City Hall Closed for Independence Day (Fourth of July)

The City of La Crosse will be closed for business on Friday, July 3, 2026 in observance of Independence Day (Fourth of July). City Hall and other municipal offices will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6, 2026.

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Permits & Licenses

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Construction Related Permits - (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, etc...)
Property Registration - (Vacant Property and Residential Rentals)
Fire Related Permits
Sign Erector License
Alarm Permits
Business Licenses
Beer and Liquor Licenses
Zoning Related Forms - (CUP, CSM, BOZA Application, Plats & Subdivisions, etc...)
Right-of-Way Related Permits - (Dumpster, Excavation, Long Term Street, Auction/Estate/Sidewalk/Boulevard Sign, Traffic Control, etc...)