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City building permits

City of Augusta

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

Code adoption
Uniform Dwelling Code
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection

Street address
City Hall, 145 W. Lincoln St., P.O. Box 475, Augusta, WI 54722
Phone
715-286-2555
Coverage
City of Augusta
Online portal
City permit payment portal / forms
Online payment portal with form-based applications
Website
Department website
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Augusta

Building notification permit is required for permit-eligible projects; site plan is typically needed for zoning permit applications.

Note: Exempt work details are thin in the public crawl; verify locally against current chapter and building notification materials.

Required documents
  • Building-Zoning Notification
Building code
Uniform Dwelling Code

Source: City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Complete the Building-Zoning Notification form.
  2. 02
    Submit to the Clerk's Office/permit process.
  3. 03
    Pay permit fee online if desired.

Source: City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Augusta building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$25.00 (Building Notification Permit)
02
Plan check fee
Plan check fee referenced in the adopted ordinance but not fully captured in research
03
Permit fee formula
Building fee formula listed in the adopted ordinance; not fully captured in public research

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • City Clerk / permit contact (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Typical sequence: City inspection scheduling details are thin in the crawl.

Source: City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Augusta permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Augusta, WI? ▸
Building notification permit is required for permit-eligible projects; site plan is typically needed for zoning permit applications.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Augusta, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Augusta, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25.00 (Building Notification Permit). Fees are calculated as: Building fee formula listed in the adopted ordinance; not fully captured in public research. Plan check fee: Plan check fee referenced in the adopted ordinance but not fully captured in research.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Augusta, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Augusta, WI, follow these steps: 1. Complete the Building-Zoning Notification form. 2. Submit to the Clerk's Office/permit process. 3. Pay permit fee online if desired.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Augusta, WI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Augusta, WI via: City Clerk / permit contact.
last verified April 2026 source City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/eau-claire/augusta
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Clerk's Office / Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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