Fees
Summary of Typical Fees
Fees for all permits within the city are set by the Common Council. Below is a summary of some typical permit fees for common projects. These fees can vary depending on the exact details and size of a project. This listing is just to give a basic example of typical fees and is subject to change. Please contact Building Services if there are any questions.
Commercial / Industrial fees may vary. For details, contact Building Services at (262) 679-4145.
NOTE: Once you know your building permit fee and you have a permit reference number, you can pay a fee by credit card here (service fees apply for credit card payments).
New Home Construction
- Please see the New Home Permit/Packet for details and fees related to the construction of a new home.
Shed (Less than 120 Square Feet)
- Planning review - $15
- Engineering review - Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building Permit fee - $60
- Typical total - $95
Accessory Structure / Garage (More than 120 Square Feet)
- Planning review - $90
- Engineering review - Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building review - $60
- Building Permit fee - $0.28 per square foot
- Typical total - Varies
Deck
- Planning review - $20
- Engineering review - Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building review - $35
- Building permit fee - $60
- Typical total - $135
Pool / Spa
- Planning review - $20
- Engineering review - Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building review - $35
- Building Permit fee - $9 per $1,000 of value (minimum of $60)
- Typical total - Varies
Remodeling / Renovations (No Building Footprint Change)
- Planning review - $20
- Engineering review - Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building review - $60
- Building Permit fee - $0.30 per square foot
- Typical total – Varies
Addition / Expansion
- Planning review - $90
- Engineering review - $Starting at $20 (can vary based upon the time of review and can exceed listed amounts)
- Building review - $60
- Building Permit fee - $0.30 per square foot
- Typical total - Varies
Re-Roofing, Re-Siding, Foundation Repair, Projects Where a Square Footage Cannot be Determined
- Building Permit fee - $10 per $1,000 of value (minimum of $60)
Driveways, Patios, Walkways, Retaining / Seat Walls, Fences – Require a Zoning Permit
- Planning review - $20
Electrical, Plumbing & Mechanical (HVAC) Permits
- The fees for these types of permits are a $60 base fee plus $.06 a SF of the area being developed for nay new construction or remodel. Any repair or basic replacement is a based on the quantity of each item with a minimum $60 fee. See each specific permit application for costs of each item. To learn more, see the Permits page.