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Town of New Denmark

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of New Denmark Building Inspector and Plan Commission / zoning administration

Street address
Mailing 5993 W Cherney Road, Denmark, WI 54208; Town Hall 5531 W Town Hall Road, Denmark, WI 54208
Coverage
Building forms are submitted to the town building inspector; zoning and variance items go through town application processes and clerk intake.
Online portal
Town of New Denmark forms and permits page
Town of New Denmark forms and permits page
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for New Denmark

Town publishes forms for new residential construction, commercial permits, accessory/remodel permits, culvert/driveway permits, rezoning, variances, nonconforming uses, and conditional uses.

Required documents
  • Project-specific building or zoning form
  • DSPS electronic filing for new-home construction
  • and application fee where required.
Building code
Town page links the state electronic building permit process and DSPS building permit directions for new construction.
§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: Informational building permit forms must be in 5 days before the Town Board meeting; other application timing depends on the board/commission cycle.

  1. 01
    Submit all informational building permit forms to the Building Inspector at least 5 days before the Town Board meeting for review.
  2. 02
    For new home construction, use the DSPS electronic building permit process the town links on its forms page.
  3. 03
    Submit the matching town accessory/remodel, commercial, driveway/culvert, rezoning, variance, or conditional use form with the required fee.
  4. 04
    Mail completed zoning applications and payment to the town clerk.
  5. 05
    Obtain permit approval before work starts.

Typical processing time: Informational building permit forms must be in 5 days before the Town Board meeting; other application timing depends on the board/commission cycle.

Source: Town of New Denmark Building Inspector and Plan Commission / zoning administration ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

New Denmark building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Town administrative fee for new home construction $100; culvert/driveway permit $70; nonconforming use permit $175; rezoning and variance applications $275.
02
Permit fee formula
Flat fees by application type, with new home construction also using a separate 2023-2025 residential fee schedule and inspector fee amount.

Rezoning and variance applications are mailed with payment to the town clerk.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
Inspection hours
Clerk by appointment.

Typical sequence: Not publicly summarized on the page reviewed.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about New Denmark permits

01 Do I need a building permit in New Denmark, WI?
Town publishes forms for new residential construction, commercial permits, accessory/remodel permits, culvert/driveway permits, rezoning, variances, nonconforming uses, and conditional uses.
02 How much does a building permit cost in New Denmark, WI?
Building permit fees in New Denmark, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Town administrative fee for new home construction $100; culvert/driveway permit $70; nonconforming use permit $175; rezoning and variance applications $275.. Fees are calculated as: Flat fees by application type, with new home construction also using a separate 2023-2025 residential fee schedule and inspector fee amount..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in New Denmark, WI?
To apply for a building permit in New Denmark, WI, follow these steps: 1. Submit all informational building permit forms to the Building Inspector at least 5 days before the Town Board meeting for review. 2. For new home construction, use the DSPS electronic building permit process the town links on its forms page. 3. Submit the matching town accessory/remodel, commercial, driveway/culvert, rezoning, variance, or conditional use form with the required fee. 4. Mail completed zoning applications and payment to the town clerk. 5. Obtain permit approval before work starts.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in New Denmark, WI?
Building permit processing times in New Denmark, WI typically run Informational building permit forms must be in 5 days before the Town Board meeting; other application timing depends on the board/commission cycle.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in New Denmark, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in New Denmark, WI via: Online scheduling.
last verified April 2026 source Town of New Denmark Building Inspector and Plan Commission / zoning administration ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/brown/new-denmark-town

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of New Denmark Building Inspector and Plan Commission / zoning administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.