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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hilbert
A permit is required for buildings or structures, and for enlargements, alterations, heating or ventilating installation, moving or demolishing, or anything affecting fire hazards or safety.
Minor building repairs under $500 may be performed without a permit except where occupancy area, structural strength, fire protection exits or ventilation changes, or electrical/heating/ventilation/air conditioning/plumbing work involving new service or line changes
- Exempt Minor building repairs under $500 may be performed without a permit except where occupancy area, structural strength, fire protection exits or ventilation changes, or electrical/heating/ventilation/air conditioning/plumbing work involving new service or line changes
Required documents
- Application
- Two complete sets of plans and specifications
- Plot plan
- Other information requested by the inspector
- Building code
- Village ordinance 8.01 and Ordinance 2006-1 UDC Building Code
- Permit validity
- Fee schedule states permits have an expiration date as defined in ordinance 8.01(2)(e).
- Contractor requirements
- Plans and specifications must be signed by the building contractor under the ordinance.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Select the correct application type.
- 02 For new homes, use the DSPS online building permit portal.
- 03 Submit forms, plans, and fees.
- 04 Building inspector review and inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Hilbert building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$20 for certain permit classes; fee varies by project
02
Permit fee formula
Single family homes $470, duplex $570, commercial $200, additions $100, and other categories; building value-based and fixed-fee categories both appear in the schedule
03
Reinspection fee
Re-inspection fee is $20 each; building without a village permit is double fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hilbert permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hilbert, WI? ▸
A permit is required for buildings or structures, and for enlargements, alterations, heating or ventilating installation, moving or demolishing, or anything affecting fire hazards or safety.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hilbert, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Hilbert, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $20 for certain permit classes; fee varies by project. Fees are calculated as: Single family homes $470, duplex $570, commercial $200, additions $100, and other categories; building value-based and fixed-fee categories both appear in the schedule.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hilbert, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hilbert, WI, follow these steps: 1. Select the correct application type. 2. For new homes, use the DSPS online building permit portal. 3. Submit forms, plans, and fees. 4. Building inspector review and inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Hilbert, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Hilbert, WI. The following work is generally exempt: Minor building repairs under $500 may be performed without a permit except where occupancy area, structural strength, fire protection exits or ventilation changes, or electrical/heating/ventilation/air conditioning/plumbing work involving new service or line changes. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source Village Clerk-Treasurer and Building Inspector ↗
entry id permits/wisconsin/calumet/hilbert
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village Clerk-Treasurer and Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.