Fees, Bonds, & Other Charges
Permit fees vary based on the work you are doing and the municipality in which the project is located. The cost of the permit is calculated individually during application and plan review. A permit is not valid until paid in full. Working (this includes site excavation) without a valid permit will incur double permit fees and/or daily fines.
Town of Baldwin Bond Info
Town of Ellsworth Bond Info
Town of Gilman Bond Info
Town of Hartland Bond Info
Town of Hammond Bond Info
Town of Isabelle Bond Info
Town of Kinnickinnic Bond Info
Town of Oak Grove Bond Info
Town of Richmond Bond Info
Town of St. Joseph Bond Info
Town of Somerset Bond Info
Town of Trimbelle Bond Info
Permit Cost Estimation
FOR: New Dwelling or Residential Project Valued over $100,000 (Pricing per Dwelling Unit)
Explanation of Charges and What the Initial Permit Fee Includes:
The Administrative Fee ($25) is an administrative fee charged per transaction.
The Plan Review Fee is a one time review of the application and submitted documents. Any changes that require review after permit is ready for issuance are charged additional plan review fees.
The Inspection Fee includes 1 inspection per TYPE required. (This fee is not based on trips. Framing and Rough-ins are done at the same time.)
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WI State Seal ($35) charged to new dwellings only
Additional Fees ($110-$125, based on municipal contract) will be charged upon occurrence for:
1. Partial inspections
Examples include but are not limited to:
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upper level only or lower level only inspections
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framing inspection without rough-ins
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separate fireplace inspections that are not done with framing and RI’s
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separate attached garage inspections
2. Not ready
Examples include:
prior corrections not fixed
not 100 % ready for type of inspection requested
items on final checklist not complete
no access to site or unsafe inspecting conditions
plans or other required documents not on-site
3. Work already covered
Reviewal of media or an affidavit equals 1 inspection for that type of inspection.
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Bond Fees, Impact Fees, and Town Fees are set by municipality. These are included in the total fee due in most cases.
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A permit is not valid until paid in full. Working (this includes site excavation) without a valid permit will incur double permit fees and/or daily fines.
Permit Cost Estimation
FOR: Residential Project Valued less than $100,000 (Alterations, Additions, Outbuildings, Decks, Etc.)
Explanation of Charges
An Administration Fee is charged with every transaction.
The Plan Review Fee is a one time review of the application and submitted documents. Any changes that require review after permit is ready for issuance are charged additional plan review fees.
The Inspection Fee includes 1 inspection per TYPE required. (This fee is not based on trips. Framing and Rough-ins are done at the same time.)
Additional Fees ($110-$125, based on municipal contract) will be charged upon occurrence for:
1. Partial inspections
Examples include but are not limited to:
one room vs. entire basement (if entire basement is the scope of the project)
framing inspection without rough-ins separate fireplace inspections that are not done with framing and RI’s
separate inspections by floor (meaning all floors included in the project must be ready for the inspection type requested.)
2. Not ready
Examples include but are not limited to:
prior corrections not fixed
not 100 % ready for type of inspection requested
items on final checklist not complete
no access to site or unsafe inspecting conditions
plans not on-site
3. Work already covered
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Reviewal of media or an affidavit equals 1 inspection
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Town Fees are set by municipality. These are included in most cases in the total fee due upon pick up of the permit.
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A permit is not valid until paid in full. Working (this includes site excavation) without a valid permit will incur double permit fees and/or daily fines.
Permit Cost Estimation
FOR: New Commercial or Commercial Project Valued more than $100,000 (RS Means)
Explanation of Charges
An Administration Fee is charged with every transaction.
The Plan Review Fee is a one time review of the application and submitted documents. Any changes that require review after permit is ready for issuance are charged additional plan review fees.
The Inspection Fee includes 1 inspection per TYPE required.
Additional Fees ($110-$125, based on municipal contract) will be charged upon occurrence for:
1. Partial inspections
2. Not ready
Examples include but are not limited to:
prior corrections not fixed
not 100 % ready for type of inspection requested
items on final checklist not complete
no access to site or unsafe inspecting conditions
plans not on-site
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3. Work already covered
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Reviewal of media or an affidavit equals 1 inspection of the type selected.
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Town Fees are set by municipality. These are included in most cases in the total fee due upon pick up of the permit.
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A permit is not valid until paid in full. Working (this includes site excavation) without a valid permit will incur double permit fees and/or daily fines.
Permit Cost Estimation
FOR: Commercial Project Valued less than $100,000
Explanation of Charges
An Administration Fee is charged with every transaction.
The Plan Review Fee is a one time review of the application and submitted documents. Any changes that require review after permit is ready for issuance are charged additional plan review fees.
The Inspection Fee includes 1 inspection per TYPE required.
Additional fees ($110-$125, based on municipal contract) will be charged upon occurrence for:
1. Partial inspections
2. Not ready
Examples include but are not limited to:
prior corrections not fixed
not 100 % ready for type of inspection requested
items on final checklist not complete
no access to site or unsafe inspecting conditions
plans not on-site
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3. Work already covered
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Reviewal of media or an affidavit equals 1 inspection of the type indicated
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Town Fees are set by municipality. These are included in most cases in the total fee due upon pick up of the permit.
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A permit is not valid until paid in full. Working (this includes site excavation) without a valid permit will incur double permit fees and/or daily fines.