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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Webster
Building, plumbing, electrical, building moving, or razing work requires a permit in the village, and no building or ground breaking may occur until permit is obtained.
Minor repair is exempt from permit when it is maintenance or replacement on an existing one- or two-family dwelling and does not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, exit access or efficiency, fire protection, exterior appearance, or occupancy/use
The clerk-treasurer may authorize minor repairs or alterations valued at less than $2,000 that do not change occupancy, area, structural strength, fire protection, exits, light, or ventilation without issuing a permit
- Exempt Minor repair is exempt from permit when it is maintenance or replacement on an existing one- or two-family dwelling and does not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, exit access or efficiency, fire protection, exterior appearance, or occupancy/use
- Exempt The clerk-treasurer may authorize minor repairs or alterations valued at less than $2,000 that do not change occupancy, area, structural strength, fire protection, exits, light, or ventilation without issuing a permit
Required documents
- Written application
- Two complete sets of plans and specifications
- Plot plan
- Designer signature
- Survey may be required if lot lines cannot be established
- Building code
- Village adopts Wisconsin SPS 320 to 325 Uniform Dwelling Code for one- and two-family dwellings and also adopts Wisconsin electrical and plumbing codes by reference.
- Permit validity
- Building, electrical, or plumbing permit lapses if work does not start within 12 months or stops for 12 months or more.
- Owner-builder
- Minor repairs under $2,000 may be authorized without permit, and the owner may do plumbing repairs or installations in a single-family home owned and occupied by the owner if permitted and compliant.
- Contractor requirements
- Electrical work requires a licensed electrician or contractor under state law. Plumbing work requires a licensed plumber except for the limited owner-home exception.
Source: Village Clerk-Treasurer / Village Building Inspector / Village Zoning administration ↗
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Start with the village building permit application form and the ordinance.
- 02 Prepare a written application with owner name, legal description, designer, use, and other information required by the clerk-treasurer.
- 03 Submit two complete sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan.
- 04 Village clerk-treasurer reviews for zoning and setback compliance and issues permit.
- 05 Post the permit at the site.
Source: Village Clerk-Treasurer / Village Building Inspector / Village Zoning administration ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Webster building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential construction: $0.20 per square foot, minimum $55.00; permanent signs: $2.00 per square foot, minimum $55.00
02
Permit fee formula
Itemized fee schedule by project type.
03
Reinspection fee
$30 reinspection fee
04
Penalty (no permit)
Double cost of permit for late permit or after-project-completion permit
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact Clerk-Treasurer / Public Works / inspector as needed (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Typical sequence: Permit application and plan review, permit issuance after fee payment, site posting, then inspections during work including rough and final for applicable trades.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Webster permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Webster, WI? ▸
Building, plumbing, electrical, building moving, or razing work requires a permit in the village, and no building or ground breaking may occur until permit is obtained.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Webster, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Webster, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential construction: $0.20 per square foot, minimum $55.00; permanent signs: $2.00 per square foot, minimum $55.00. Fees are calculated as: Itemized fee schedule by project type..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Webster, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Webster, WI, follow these steps: 1. Start with the village building permit application form and the ordinance. 2. Prepare a written application with owner name, legal description, designer, use, and other information required by the clerk-treasurer. 3. Submit two complete sets of plans and specifications, including a plot plan. 4. Village clerk-treasurer reviews for zoning and setback compliance and issues permit. 5. Post the permit at the site.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Webster, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Webster, WI. The following work is generally exempt: Minor repair is exempt from permit when it is maintenance or replacement on an existing one- or two-family dwelling and does not affect room arrangement, light and ventilation, exit access or efficiency, fire protection, exterior appearance, or occupancy/use; The clerk-treasurer may authorize minor repairs or alterations valued at less than $2,000 that do not change occupancy, area, structural strength, fire protection, exits, light, or ventilation without issuing a permit. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Webster, WI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Webster, WI via: Contact Clerk-Treasurer / Public Works / inspector as needed.
last verified April 2026
source Village Clerk-Treasurer / Village Building Inspector / Village Zoning administration ↗
entry id permits/wisconsin/burnett/webster-village
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village Clerk-Treasurer / Village Building Inspector / Village Zoning administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.