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Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

Agricultural Fees

In accordance with Chapter 49.20, Dane County Code of Ordinance, the Land Conservation Committee (LCC) reviewed and approved the fee schedule on July 23, 2026. Fees are effective August 1, 2026 or as noted below. Periodically, the LCC will review fees to determine if adjustments need to be made.

Farmland Preservation Program Fees

ActivityFeeNotes
Status Review
$50 + $.50/acreFee charged once every four years. Effective January 1, 2027

Example: if 40 acres are enrolled in the program, a status review fee will be $70 ($50 + $0.50 x 40 acres) once every four years.

 

Manure Storage Facility Permits

PermitFeeNotes
Manure Storage Facility$1,000Includes: construction of a new facility, modification of existing facility, transfer systems, leachate/runoff collection systems
Manure Storage Facility
After the Fact Permit
$2,000Charged if construction occurs without a permit
Manure Storage Closure$0No fees if permit is obtained prior to closure
Manure Storage Closure
After the Fact Permit
$1,000Charged if closure starts without a permit
Certificate of Use$1,000Application can include multiple facilities under one farm

Note: Cost-share assistance may be available for construction or closure. A cost-share contract shall be signed before work can commence.