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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Prairie du Chien
No building, plumbing, or electrical work may be performed unless a permit is obtained; no project under the ordinance may begin until a permit is obtained.
Replacement of exterior roof covering except in the city construction zone
Same-type exterior siding repair/replacement
Door and window replacements
Painting
Floor carpet/tile/linoleum
Interior or exterior non-structural repairs not exceeding $1,000
Residential non-structural remodeling and alterations not to exceed $400
- Exempt Replacement of exterior roof covering except in the city construction zone
- Exempt Same-type exterior siding repair/replacement
- Exempt Door and window replacements
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Floor carpet/tile/linoleum
- Exempt Interior or exterior non-structural repairs not exceeding $1,000
- Exempt Residential non-structural remodeling and alterations not to exceed $400
Required documents
- Written application on a form furnished by the building inspector
- Building code
- City code adopts and enforces the building code, zoning code, floodplain code, and subdivision code.
- Permit validity
- Permit lapses if work does not start within 6 months or is suspended/abandoned for 90 days. Demolition permits expire within 90 days.
- Owner-builder
- Owner or authorized agent must apply; owner and builder are jointly and severally liable for compliance.
- Contractor requirements
- Both owner and builder are responsible if permits are not applied for and issued.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Planning, Zoning and Building Department.
- 02 Use the city building permit application and supporting permit forms.
- 03 Department reviews zoning, floodplain, subdivision, and building code compliance.
- 04 Building inspector issues permits.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Prairie du Chien building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential new one- and two-family dwelling minimum fee is $770.00 before the city adds its 15 percent total-fee column; minimum with 15 percent column is $885.00.
02
Plan check fee
Residential plan review is $85 per unit before the 15 percent column; commercial plan review is $125.
03
Permit fee formula
Examples include $0.30 per sq ft for new one- and two-family dwellings, $0.17 per sq ft for detached garages or sheds over 120 sq ft, and numerous fixed-fee categories.
04
Reinspection fee
Re-inspection for corrective actions ordered is $85 each additional inspection; work started without a permit is subject to double the inspection fees per the fee schedule, while city code says if a project is started without a permit, permit fees are tripled.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Contact the department. (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Building inspector office hours are Thursday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
- Time windows
- Planning and zoning Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm; building inspector Thursday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Typical sequence: Application on city form, fee payment to treasurer, permit issuance, then inspections under the city and state code.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Prairie du Chien permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Prairie du Chien, WI? ▸
No building, plumbing, or electrical work may be performed unless a permit is obtained; no project under the ordinance may begin until a permit is obtained.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Prairie du Chien, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Prairie du Chien, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential new one- and two-family dwelling minimum fee is $770.00 before the city adds its 15 percent total-fee column; minimum with 15 percent column is $885.00.. Fees are calculated as: Examples include $0.30 per sq ft for new one- and two-family dwellings, $0.17 per sq ft for detached garages or sheds over 120 sq ft, and numerous fixed-fee categories.. Plan check fee: Residential plan review is $85 per unit before the 15 percent column; commercial plan review is $125..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Prairie du Chien, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Prairie du Chien, WI, follow these steps: 1. Contact Planning, Zoning and Building Department. 2. Use the city building permit application and supporting permit forms. 3. Department reviews zoning, floodplain, subdivision, and building code compliance. 4. Building inspector issues permits.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Prairie du Chien, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Prairie du Chien, WI. The following work is generally exempt: Replacement of exterior roof covering except in the city construction zone; Same-type exterior siding repair/replacement; Door and window replacements; Painting; Floor carpet/tile/linoleum; Interior or exterior non-structural repairs not exceeding $1,000; Residential non-structural remodeling and alterations not to exceed $400. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Prairie du Chien, WI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Prairie du Chien, WI via: Contact the department..
last verified April 2026
source Planning, Zoning and Building Department ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Planning, Zoning and Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.