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Village of Gays Mills

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Gays Mills, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Village Clerk-Treasurer and UDC Building Inspector

Street address
16381 State Highway 131, Gays Mills, WI 54631
Coverage
Village of Gays Mills
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Gays Mills

No structures shall be built, moved, or altered and no land use substantially altered until a building permit has been issued, subject to limited exceptions.

Note: Publicly visible zoning text indicates limited exceptions to the no-work-before-permit rule, but the exact permit-exempt list was not cleanly published on the office page.

Required documents
  • Building permit application
Building code
Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code for residential work; village zoning code applies more broadly.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use the building permit application form.
  2. 02
    Residential projects are reviewed and inspected by the UDC inspector.

Source: Village Clerk-Treasurer and UDC Building Inspector ↗

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Direct contact with Brad Smrcina, 608-799-6229, bsmrcina@centurytel.net. (email)
Inspection hours
Office Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Time windows
Office Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Typical sequence: Residential plans reviewed, then inspections performed by the UDC inspector.

Source: Village Clerk-Treasurer and UDC Building Inspector ↗

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Gays Mills permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Gays Mills, WI?
No structures shall be built, moved, or altered and no land use substantially altered until a building permit has been issued, subject to limited exceptions.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Gays Mills, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Gays Mills, WI, follow these steps: 1. Use the building permit application form. 2. Residential projects are reviewed and inspected by the UDC inspector.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Gays Mills, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Gays Mills, WI via: Direct contact with Brad Smrcina, 608-799-6229, bsmrcina@centurytel.net..
last verified April 2026 source Village Clerk-Treasurer and UDC Building Inspector ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/crawford/gays-mills-village

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village Clerk-Treasurer and UDC Building Inspector before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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