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Village of Ashwaubenon

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Ashwaubenon Community Development - Building Inspection

Street address
2155 Holmgren Way, Ashwaubenon, WI 54304
Coverage
Village Building Inspection handles permits and inspections within Ashwaubenon and works closely with code enforcement, planning, site plan review, and zoning bodies.
Online portal
Ashwaubenon online forms/applications pages plus online inspection request form
Ashwaubenon online forms/applications pages plus online inspection request form
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Ashwaubenon

Permit page and application index show permits for new homes, accessory buildings, decks, fences, pools, floodplain development, shoreland work, electrical service, occupancy sign-off, and many other project types.

Required documents
  • Project-specific application
  • plan PDFs
  • contractor information
  • and supporting site/project materials depending on the work type.
Building code
Village administers building inspection together with local planning/zoning and community development rules; fee schedule and department pages reference shoreland, erosion control, occupancy, and code enforcement.
Contractor requirements
Trade-specific Wisconsin licensing is implied through the application set and permit administration, but the main page reviewed does not restate the licensing rule in plain text.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Pull the correct application from the village licenses and permits page.
  2. 02
    Send plan PDFs to build@ashwaubenon.gov; the village is no longer accepting paper plan copies.
  3. 03
    Submit any required supporting materials for the project type and wait for review.
  4. 04
    Pay permit fees under the village fee schedule.
  5. 05
    Receive permit number and schedule inspections with at least two business days' notice.
  6. 06
    Complete finals and any occupancy sign-off required by the project.

Source: Village of Ashwaubenon Community Development - Building Inspection ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Ashwaubenon building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50.00 for residential building permits unless otherwise noted
02
Plan check fee
Not separately broken out in the fee excerpt surfaced.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Examples include new one- and two-family dwellings, remodels, and additions at $0.20/sf; decks $100; fence $50; erosion control $75; permit seal $35.
04
Reinspection fee
Inspection request page states failed or not-ready inspections may be subject to reinspection fees.

Fees vary substantially by permit and trade; fee schedule is maintained centrally by the village.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Inspection hours
Two business day notification is required for all inspections.

Not-ready or failed inspections may trigger reinspection fees; cancelled inspections are not subject to reinspection fees if cancelled promptly.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Ashwaubenon permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Ashwaubenon, WI?
Permit page and application index show permits for new homes, accessory buildings, decks, fences, pools, floodplain development, shoreland work, electrical service, occupancy sign-off, and many other project types.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Ashwaubenon, WI?
Building permit fees in Ashwaubenon, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50.00 for residential building permits unless otherwise noted. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Examples include new one- and two-family dwellings, remodels, and additions at $0.20/sf; decks $100; fence $50; erosion control $75; permit seal $35.. Plan check fee: Not separately broken out in the fee excerpt surfaced..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Ashwaubenon, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Ashwaubenon, WI, follow these steps: 1. Pull the correct application from the village licenses and permits page. 2. Send plan PDFs to build@ashwaubenon.gov; the village is no longer accepting paper plan copies. 3. Submit any required supporting materials for the project type and wait for review. 4. Pay permit fees under the village fee schedule. 5. Receive permit number and schedule inspections with at least two business days' notice. 6. Complete finals and any occupancy sign-off required by the project.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Ashwaubenon, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Ashwaubenon, WI via: Online scheduling, Email scheduling, 920-492-2309.
last verified April 2026 source Village of Ashwaubenon Community Development - Building Inspection ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/brown/ashwaubenon-village

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Ashwaubenon Community Development - Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.