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Unincorporated Clark County

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

Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

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

Street 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
Coverage
Unincorporated areas of Clark County
Online portal
Vitals Web Portal / Apex WebPortal
Vitals Web Portal / Apex WebPortal
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Clark County

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.

Note: Publicly published county exemption list is limited; thin data.

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.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the work needs a land use permit, sanitary permit, or other related county approval.
  2. 02
    Complete the applicable form and site/plot plan.
  3. 03
    Submit to Clark County Planning and Zoning, 517 Court St, Room 204, Neillsville.
  4. 04
    County reviews zoning, floodplain, shoreland, wetland, driveway, and POWTS impacts.
  5. 05
    County may inspect the site before issuance.
  6. 06
    Permit is issued if the proposal complies.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Clark County building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Land use permit fee $75 for most applications; structures and grading over 100 sq ft are $150
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published for land use; POWTS plan review fees published separately
03
Permit fee formula
After-the-fact permits for all land use $500; county sanitary and POWTS fees separate
04
Reinspection fee
Supplemental/additional inspection $50; after-the-fact land use permit $500

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Clark County permits

01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Clark County, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in unincorporated Clark County, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clark County, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Clark County, WI, follow these steps: 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.
last verified April 2026 source Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/clark/unincorporated
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clark County Planning and Zoning Division, Department of Planning, Zoning, and Land Information before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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