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City building permits

Village of Genoa City

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building and Zoning

Street address
755 Fellows Road, PO Box 428, Genoa City, WI 53128-0428
Coverage
Genoa City retains local building and zoning administration. County sanitary permits may still apply, but county zoning and county building permits are not the ordinary local building route.
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Genoa City

Building Permit Application and Zoning Permit Application are both published by the village; exact trigger language is spread across form-level documents rather than one public summary page

Required documents
  • Application form
  • Supporting plans
  • Zoning materials as applicable
Building code
Village building and zoning administration plus published zoning chapter and local fee schedule; exact building code adoption language was not summarized on the overview page reviewed
Contractor requirements
Not clearly summarized on the overview page reviewed
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Pull the required building or zoning form from the village Building and Zoning or Forms and Permits page.
  2. 02
    Complete the application and attach any supporting plans or surveys required for the project.
  3. 03
    Submit to village staff for review.
  4. 04
    Village staff determine fee amount under the village fee schedule and request corrections if needed.
  5. 05
    Pay the fee and receive permit issuance.
  6. 06
    Coordinate required inspections with village staff or the assigned inspector.

Source: Building and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Effective 2025-02

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
See published village fee schedule; exact minimum not extracted in this pass
02
Permit fee formula
Published by schedule; varies by permit type
03
Reinspection fee
Not clearly summarized on the overview page reviewed
04
Penalty (no permit)
Not clearly summarized

Village staff assign and collect fees; no public self-service permit portal was identified

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2025-02) before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • (262) 279-6472 (phone)

Typical sequence: Application review, permit issuance, required inspections, final approval

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Genoa City permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Genoa City, WI?
Building Permit Application and Zoning Permit Application are both published by the village; exact trigger language is spread across form-level documents rather than one public summary page
02 How much does a building permit cost in Genoa City, WI?
Building permit fees in Genoa City, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is See published village fee schedule; exact minimum not extracted in this pass. Fees are calculated as: Published by schedule; varies by permit type.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Genoa City, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Genoa City, WI, follow these steps: 1. Pull the required building or zoning form from the village Building and Zoning or Forms and Permits page. 2. Complete the application and attach any supporting plans or surveys required for the project. 3. Submit to village staff for review. 4. Village staff determine fee amount under the village fee schedule and request corrections if needed. 5. Pay the fee and receive permit issuance. 6. Coordinate required inspections with village staff or the assigned inspector.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Genoa City, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Genoa City, WI via: (262) 279-6472.
last verified April 2026 source Building and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/kenosha/genoa-city

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