New 1 & 2 Family

Before You Apply

Contractors applying for permits to construct or alter one and two-family residences must have both the Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier Certification issued by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Commerce-Credentialing.

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Information Required for Building Permit Application

  • Completed Building Permit Application
  • Digital set of plans legible and drawn to scale or dimensioned (one set must be developer-approved if in subdivision, letter from developer is also acceptable)
  • Original survey w/ stamp
  • Survey w/ erosion control
  • Signed & dated energy Analysis (heat calculations w/furnace model # and size)
  • Sanitary permit (if Required)

Note: Decks, patios, porches, etc. must be shown on survey and building plans provided if applicable.

Erosion Control must be in place and inspected before the building permit is issued. Contact a Zoning & Inspections Technician at 262-532-8278 or request your silt fence inspection using the online form.

Fees

Permit TypeCost
Living, Basement, Garage Area$0.30/sqft
Plan Review Fee$175
Erosion Control Permit$120
Refundable Building Deposit$1,000
State Building Seal$40
Occupancy Permit$50
Address Tiles$19.03 + $0.97 tax

Possible Additional Fees

Fee TypeCost
PRD (Planned Residential Development)$50/unit
Sewer Impact Fee$2,922
Water Impact Fee$3,137
Park Impact Fee$2,476
Fire Impact Fee$1,793

Contact Building Inspection Department for additional information related to these fees.