Unincorporated Eau Claire County

Building permits are required for new one- and two-family dwellings (including exit decks), additions that increase dwelling dimensions, alterations to dwelling structure/plumbing/heating/electrical, and electrical construction in detached residential, commercial, or agricultural structures.

• Exempt Re-siding
• Exempt Re-roofing
• Exempt Window replacement
• Exempt Door replacement
• Exempt Finishing interior surfaces
• Exempt Cabinetry installation
• Exempt Minor non-structural repairs
• Exempt Major equipment replacement such as furnace, water heater, air conditioner
• Exempt Normal repairs of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems such as switches, receptacles, fixtures, and dimmers
• Exempt New detached accessory buildings and additions where electrical work is not involved

Note: The county specifically states it does not issue re-roofing or re-siding permits; those work types are considered exempt from county-issued permits.

Building code

Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and Eau Claire County building/construction code administration

1. 01
   Start with the county building permit checklist and confirm whether the work needs a building permit, land use permit, erosion control permit, storm water permit, or more than one permit type.
2. 02
   Complete the online Building Permit Application and upload required plans and documents.
3. 03
   County review of completed applications occurs within 10 business days.
4. 04
   County schedules inspections after completion notification and notifies the owner; standard inspections are generally completed within 2 business days and final inspections within 5 business days.

Typical processing time: County reviews completed applications within 10 business days; inspections generally within 2 business days and finals within 5 business days after notification.

Source: Eau Claire County Department of Planning & Development, Land Use Controls Division ↗

• 715-839-2944 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Requests are handled on the county schedule after notification; standard statutory targets are 2 business days and 5 business days for final inspections.

Inspection hours

Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (in-person permit handling often listed as 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM)

Typical sequence: Notify county after work readiness; inspections are completed by county staff after notification.

Source: Eau Claire County Department of Planning & Development, Land Use Controls Division ↗