Residential Building Permits
Building codes regulate almost every residential building project a property owner undertakes and most projects require a building permit.
The homeowner or a contractor representing the owner may take out a building permit. When a permit is issued, there will be one or more required inspections. Final inspections are made for all permits. These building permit guidelines are for one or two family residential properties only.
New One-Family and Two-Family Homes: The 2015 Wisconsin Act 211 requires online applications utilizing the State’s electronic permit system. The City of Sheboygan has elected to have applicants enter the permit data. The online application submittal by the contractor is mandatory starting January 1, 2018 at: https://esla.wi.gov/apex/Customer_Portal_Intro_Page The State online application must be submitted for new One or Two Family Homes before the City will accept permit applications.
Commercial Building Permits
Contact a Building Inspector to discuss building permits for commercial properties.
Additions and Remodeling
- Basement Remodeling
- Deck
- Fence
- Garage
- Site-built home
- Swimming pool
- All other projects
General Information
Forms
- Building Permit Application: Download PDF
- Building Permit Requirements
- Building Permit Fee Schedule
- Occupancy Permit Application
- Building Plan Approval Requirements
- Application for a Variance
- Wrecking Permit Application
Building Codes
- Basement Rec. Rooms
- Deck Specifications
- Fence Specifications
- Garage (detached) Specifications
- Handicap Ramp – Commercial
- Handicap Ramp – Residential
- Swimming Pools
- Accessory Structures
- Concrete Guidelines