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City of Menomonie

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspection/Zoning

Street address
800 Wilson Avenue, Menomonie, WI 54751
Coverage
City building inspection, zoning, and code enforcement inside Menomonie city limits.
Online portal
Online permit application and payment portal links
City online permit application forms and city payment portal
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Menomonie

City FAQ page covers when a residential building permit is needed; full trigger list not fully captured in the public snippet.

Note: No explicit exempt-work list was provided in the reviewed public snippet.

Building code
Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code 2016, Wisconsin Commercial Building Code 2018, International Building Code 2015, NEC 2017 residential and commercial

Source: Building Inspection/Zoning ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit permit application and required materials online via permit application links on the department page.
  2. 02
    Residential and commercial permit applications take 10 to 15 business days to process.
  3. 03
    City reviews the application and issues the permit when complete.

Source: Building Inspection/Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Menomonie building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Published fee schedule exists as a PDF from the department page.

Online payment can be made via the city payment portal.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Friday 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Typical sequence: Application review, issuance, then inspections as required by permit type.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Menomonie permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Menomonie, WI?
City FAQ page covers when a residential building permit is needed; full trigger list not fully captured in the public snippet.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Menomonie, WI?
Building permit fees in Menomonie, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Published fee schedule exists as a PDF from the department page..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Menomonie, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Menomonie, WI, follow these steps: 1. Submit permit application and required materials online via permit application links on the department page. 2. Residential and commercial permit applications take 10 to 15 business days to process. 3. City reviews the application and issues the permit when complete.
last verified April 2026 source Building Inspection/Zoning ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/dunn/menomonie-city

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Inspection/Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.