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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Dunn County
Most new construction, renovations, additions, and changes in land use
Note: No explicit exempt-work list was provided in the research data.
- completed application
- plot plan
- building plans
- sanitary permit if required
- site plan showing setbacks
- site plan showing septic
- site plan showing well
- site plan showing easements
- site plan showing driveways
- site plan showing waterways
- Building code
- UDC applies for township building inspections
- Contractor requirements
- Sanitary permits are issued to a Wisconsin licensed plumber; UDC inspector handles dwelling code inspections.
Source: Dunn County Planning and Land Use (Zoning Division) ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Start by confirming zoning district and setbacks with the county office
- 02 Prepare a completed application, plot plan, building plans, and any other required documents
- 03 County staff review the submittal and perform on-site inspection before issuing permit
- 04 A sanitary permit is first if the building is for human occupancy
- 05 Zoning permit is then issued after sanitary review, setbacks, easements, and site plan compliance are confirmed
Source: Dunn County Planning and Land Use (Zoning Division) ↗
Fee schedule
Dunn County building permit fees
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 715-231-6520 (phone)
- pandz@dunncountywi.gov (email)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (county office)
Typical sequence: Sanitary permit if needed, then zoning review and site inspection, then township/UDC building permit.
County fee sheet indicated additional site inspections can trigger extra fees.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Dunn County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Dunn County, WI? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Dunn County, WI? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Dunn County, WI? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Dunn County, WI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Dunn County Planning and Land Use (Zoning Division) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.