How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Clark County, WI?

The minimum permit fee is Land use permit fee $75 for most applications; structures and grading over 100 sq ft are $150. Fees are calculated as: After-the-fact permits for all land use $500; county sanitary and POWTS fees separate. Plan check fee: Not separately published for land use; POWTS plan review fees published separately.

County Building Permits

Clark County, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clark County, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Wisconsin Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Unincorporated areas of Clark County

Department: Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information
Address: 517 Court St, Room 204, Neillsville, WI 54456
Phone: (715) 743-5130
Email: zoning.administrator@co.clark.wi.us and planningandzoning@co.clark.wi.us
Website: https://www.clarkcountywi.gov/planning-zoning-land-information

Online Permit Portal

Open Vitals Web Portal / Apex WebPortal

Platform: Vitals Web Portal / Apex WebPortal • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Determine whether the work needs a land use permit, sanitary permit, or other related county approval.
Complete the applicable form and site/plot plan.
Submit to Clark County Planning and Zoning, 517 Court St, Room 204, Neillsville.
County reviews zoning, floodplain, shoreland, wetland, driveway, and POWTS impacts.
County may inspect the site before issuance.
Permit is issued if the proposal complies.

Source: Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information

General Requirements

County land use permit application covers new structure, addition, repair/alteration, moving/wrecking, landscaping/grading, deck, fence, shoreline/grading, and related items shown on the application.

Required Documents

application
site plan/plot plan
project details
any related approvals

Permit validity: Land use permit valid for 2 years from issuance; may be renewed at current fee rate.
Owner-builder: Owner or agent signs the form; thin data.
Contractor requirements: Agent/contractor fields are on the application; no separate contractor licensing rules published on the county page. Thin data.

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Land use permit fee $75 for most applications; structures and grading over 100 sq ft are $150
Plan check fee: Not separately published for land use; POWTS plan review fees published separately
Permit fee formula: After-the-fact permits for all land use $500; county sanitary and POWTS fees separate
Reinspection fee: Supplemental/additional inspection $50; after-the-fact land use permit $500

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours: County office hours are not shown on the land use page; thin data.

Typical inspection sequence: County review, possible site inspection, then issuance.

Additional Resources

Zoning information: View zoning info
Fee info
Land use application
Sanitary application
License lookup guide: Wisconsin Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Wisconsin Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Wisconsin hub: Wisconsin Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Clark County Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Clark County, WI?: County land use permit application covers new structure, addition, repair/alteration, moving/wrecking, landscaping/grading, deck, fence, shoreline/grading, and related items shown on the application.
How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Clark County, WI?: The minimum permit fee is Land use permit fee $75 for most applications; structures and grading over 100 sq ft are $150. Fees are calculated as: After-the-fact permits for all land use $500; county sanitary and POWTS fees separate. Plan check fee: Not separately published for land use; POWTS plan review fees published separately.
How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clark County, WI?: 1. Determine whether the work needs a land use permit, sanitary permit, or other related county approval. 2. Complete the applicable form and site/plot plan. 3. Submit to Clark County Planning and Zoning, 517 Court St, Room 204, Neillsville. 4. County reviews zoning, floodplain, shoreland, wetland, driveway, and POWTS impacts. 5. County may inspect the site before issuance. 6. Permit is issued if the proposal complies.

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authority listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.

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