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Wisconsin building permit directory

Use this state-level matrix to move from a county name to the responsible permitting office, digital gateway, applicable code framework, and inspection process.

Search the verified directory, then open the jurisdictional profile for contact and filing instructions.

County matrix

72 jurisdictional profiles

Open a county profile for the administrative overview, application gateway, fee exposure, and field inspection blueprint.

Adams CountyFIPS 55001
CountyAdams County Planning and ZoningView profile →
Ashland CountyFIPS 55003
CountyAshland County Zoning AdministrationView profile →
Barron CountyFIPS 55005
CountyBarron County Zoning OfficeView profile →
Bayfield CountyFIPS 55007
CountyBayfield County Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Brown CountyFIPS 55009
Municipal FallbackCity of Green Bay Department of Community and Economic Development, Building Inspection DivisionView profile →
Buffalo CountyFIPS 55011
CountyBuffalo County Zoning Department and Steinmeyer Inspections LLCView profile →
Burnett CountyFIPS 55013
CountyBurnett County Land Services Department, Zoning DivisionView profile →
Calumet CountyFIPS 55015
CountyCalumet County Planning, Zoning and Land Information DepartmentView profile →
Chippewa CountyFIPS 55017
CountyChippewa County Department of Planning and ZoningView profile →
Clark CountyFIPS 55019
CountyClark County Planning, Zoning and Land Information DepartmentView profile →
Columbia CountyFIPS 55021
CountyColumbia County Planning & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Crawford CountyFIPS 55023
CountyCrawford County Land Conservation, Planning & Zoning Department - Sanitation & ZoningView profile →
Dane CountyFIPS 55025
CountyDane County Department of Planning and Development, Zoning DivisionView profile →
Dodge CountyFIPS 55027
CountyDodge County Land Resources and Parks Department, Code Administration DivisionView profile →
Door CountyFIPS 55029
CountyDoor County Land Use Services DepartmentView profile →
Douglas CountyFIPS 55031
CountyDouglas County Planning & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Dunn CountyFIPS 55033
CountyDunn County Environmental Services Department, Planning & Land Use (Zoning) DivisionView profile →
Eau Claire CountyFIPS 55035
CountyEau Claire County Department of Planning & DevelopmentView profile →
Florence CountyFIPS 55037
CountyFlorence County Planning, Zoning & Solid Waste DepartmentView profile →
Fond du Lac CountyFIPS 55039
CountyFond du Lac County Land Information Department, Code Enforcement OfficeView profile →
Forest CountyFIPS 55041
CountyForest County Zoning Land Use Department (with Duff Leaver Inspections as contracted UDC inspector)View profile →
Grant CountyFIPS 55043
CountyGrant County Conservation, Sanitation and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Green CountyFIPS 55045
CountyGreen County Land Use & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Green Lake CountyFIPS 55047
CountyGreen Lake County Land Use Planning & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Iowa CountyFIPS 55049
CountyIowa County Office of Planning & DevelopmentView profile →
Iron CountyFIPS 55051
CountyIron County Comprehensive Planning / Land & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Jackson CountyFIPS 55053
CountyJackson County Zoning, Planning & POWTS DepartmentView profile →
Jefferson CountyFIPS 55055
CountyJefferson County Planning and Development Department, Zoning DivisionView profile →
Juneau CountyFIPS 55057
CountyJuneau County Sanitation & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Kenosha CountyFIPS 55059
CountyKenosha County Division of Planning & DevelopmentView profile →
Kewaunee CountyFIPS 55061
CountyKewaunee County Land & Water Conservation Department, Sanitary/Zoning ProgramView profile →
La Crosse CountyFIPS 55063
CountyLa Crosse County Zoning, Planning and Land Information DepartmentView profile →
Lafayette CountyFIPS 55065
CountyLafayette County Land Conservation, Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Langlade CountyFIPS 55067
CountyLanglade County Land Records and Regulations DepartmentView profile →
Lincoln CountyFIPS 55069
CountyLincoln County Land Services DepartmentView profile →
Manitowoc CountyFIPS 55071
CountyManitowoc County Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Marathon CountyFIPS 55073
CountyMarathon County Conservation, Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Marinette CountyFIPS 55075
CountyMarinette County Land Information Department, Zoning and Sanitary DivisionView profile →
Marquette CountyFIPS 55077
CountyMarquette County Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Menominee CountyFIPS 55078
CountyMenominee County Land Conservation/Forestry/Zoning Department, Building and ZoningView profile →
Milwaukee CountyFIPS 55079
Municipal FallbackCity of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services, Permit and Development CenterView profile →
Monroe CountyFIPS 55081
CountyMonroe County Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Oconto CountyFIPS 55083
CountyOconto County Planning, Zoning and Solid Waste DepartmentView profile →
Oneida CountyFIPS 55085
CountyOneida County Planning & Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Outagamie CountyFIPS 55087
CountyOutagamie County Development and Land ServicesView profile →
Ozaukee CountyFIPS 55089
Municipal FallbackCity of Port Washington Department of Building InspectionView profile →
Pepin CountyFIPS 55091
CountyPepin County Land Conservation and Planning DepartmentView profile →
Pierce CountyFIPS 55093
CountyPierce County Department of Land Management & RecordsView profile →
Polk CountyFIPS 55095
CountyPolk County Land Information DepartmentView profile →
Portage CountyFIPS 55097
CountyPortage County Planning and Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Price CountyFIPS 55099
CountyPrice County Zoning and Land Conservation DepartmentView profile →
Racine CountyFIPS 55101
CountyRacine County Development ServicesView profile →
Richland CountyFIPS 55103
CountyRichland County Zoning and Sanitation DepartmentView profile →
Rock CountyFIPS 55105
CountyRock County Planning, Economic and Community Development AgencyView profile →
Rusk CountyFIPS 55107
CountyRusk County Zoning OfficeView profile →
Sauk CountyFIPS 55111
CountySauk County Land Resources and Environment Department, Zoning Services DivisionView profile →
Sawyer CountyFIPS 55113
CountySawyer County Zoning & Conservation DepartmentView profile →
Shawano CountyFIPS 55115
CountyShawano County Planning and Development DepartmentView profile →
Sheboygan CountyFIPS 55117
Municipal FallbackCity of Sheboygan Building Inspection DepartmentView profile →
St. Croix CountyFIPS 55109
CountySt. Croix County Community Development DepartmentView profile →
Taylor CountyFIPS 55119
CountyTaylor County Zoning DepartmentView profile →
Trempealeau CountyFIPS 55121
CountyTrempealeau County Department of Land ManagementView profile →
Vernon CountyFIPS 55123
Municipal FallbackCity of Viroqua Building Inspection (General Engineering Company)View profile →
Vilas CountyFIPS 55125
Municipal FallbackCity of Eagle River Zoning & Administration / Baas Inspection Agency LLCView profile →
Walworth CountyFIPS 55127
Municipal FallbackCity of Elkhorn Building DepartmentView profile →
Washburn CountyFIPS 55129
Municipal FallbackWashburn County Zoning Department / applicable town UDC inspectorView profile →
Washington CountyFIPS 55131
Municipal FallbackCity of West Bend Division of Building InspectionView profile →
Waukesha CountyFIPS 55133
Municipal FallbackCity of Waukesha Building Inspection DivisionView profile →
Waupaca CountyFIPS 55135
Municipal FallbackCity of Waupaca Community and Economic Development Department - Building InspectionView profile →
Waushara CountyFIPS 55137
CountyWaushara County Building Code and Inspections / General Engineering CompanyView profile →
Winnebago CountyFIPS 55139
Municipal FallbackCity of Oshkosh Inspection Services DivisionView profile →
Wood CountyFIPS 55141
Municipal FallbackCity of Wisconsin Rapids Community Development DepartmentView profile →

How to use this state hub

Start with the county, then confirm the parcel’s actual jurisdiction.

This directory is organized around county-equivalent authorities, but a county record does not automatically mean the county issues every permit. Incorporated cities, townships, boroughs, tribal authorities, fire districts, and state agencies may control portions of the approval path. Open the county profile, review the jurisdiction status, and call the listed agency when the property sits near a municipal boundary or has a specialized occupancy.

A reliable preconstruction sequence

  1. 1. Identify the authority. Match the project address to the issuing office.
  2. 2. Confirm the filing lane. Use the official portal or application instructions.
  3. 3. Protect inspection access. Schedule before regulated work is concealed.