Electrical work permit checklist — Madison, Wisconsin
Assembled from Madison’s own published permit rules. Every line below is quoted from a city document and linked to it. Nothing here is generated, estimated, or inferred from another jurisdiction.
Do you need a permit?
Madison requires a permit for electrical work.
Minor repair work does not require a permit. Minor repair work is construed to mean the replacement of broken or defective sockets, snap, push or toggle switches, convenience outlets, lighting fixtures and portable electric appliances.
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Sources
- electrical — permit rules ↗verified August 2026
Other permits Madison publishes rules for
Listed because the city publishes a separate rule for each type — not because this project necessarily triggers one. Whether it does depends on your scope of work.
- Deck permit checklist
- Fence permit checklist
- Shed permit checklist
- Water heater permit checklist
- Re-roof permit checklist
- General building work permit checklist
BuildSpec is a reference, not the authority having jurisdiction. Confirm requirements with Madison before you build.