City Building Permits
Village of Paddock Lake, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Paddock Lake, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Paddock Lake keeps local building permit administration. County sanitary permits may still apply by county matrix, but local building permit administration remains with the village.
- Department
- Planning and Building
- Address
- 6969 236th Avenue, Paddock Lake, WI 53168
- Phone
- (262) 843-2713
Application Process
- Download the Building Permit Form and any project-specific checklist.
- Submit the application with the required checklist materials.
- Village staff review for zoning and building compliance and calculate fees under Chapter 9 and related village materials.
- Pay the permit fee.
- Arrange inspections with the Building Inspector during posted office hours or by appointment.
Source: Planning and Building
General Requirements
The village FAQ confirms reroofing requires a permit, and the Planning and Building page publishes forms and checklists for building permits, additions/remodels, fences, detached garages, sheds, decks, and porches
Required Documents
- Building permit form
- Project-specific checklist items such as plans, site information, and fence or accessory-structure documentation
- Building code
- Village code chapters including Chapter 9 Building Permit and Street Fees, Chapter 12 Zoning and Building Regulations, Chapter 13 Swimming Pools, and Chapter 14 Fences
- Contractor requirements
- Not clearly summarized on the overview pages reviewed
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $50.00 (Building Permit)
- Plan check fee
- Chapter 9 states plan review fees may be assessed at the time of application
- Permit fee formula
- Flat village permit fee with additional plan review charges where assessed
- Reinspection fee
- Not clearly summarized on the public overview pages reviewed
- Penalty (no permit)
- Not clearly summarized
- Payment note
- Coordinate with Village Hall; no public self-service permit portal was identified
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2021-10).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Planning and Building to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- (262) 843-2713 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Contact for appointment
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Building Inspector); 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Planning and Building)
- Time windows
- Monday through Friday, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the Building Inspector page
Typical inspection sequence: Permit application, review, issuance, staged inspections, final approval
Additional Resources
- Building code: Village code chapters including Chapter 9 Building Permit and Street Fees, Chapter 12 Zoning and Building Regulations, Chapter 13 Swimming Pools, and Chapter 14 Fences
- Verify contractor license: Wisconsin DSPS License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Building Inspector
- Forms and Permits
- License lookup guide: Wisconsin Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Wisconsin Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Wisconsin hub: Wisconsin Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Planning and Building before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Paddock Lake Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Paddock Lake, WI?
- The village FAQ confirms reroofing requires a permit, and the Planning and Building page publishes forms and checklists for building permits, additions/remodels, fences, detached garages, sheds, decks, and porches
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Paddock Lake, WI?
- The minimum permit fee is $50.00 (Building Permit). Fees are calculated as: Flat village permit fee with additional plan review charges where assessed. Plan check fee: Chapter 9 states plan review fees may be assessed at the time of application.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Paddock Lake, WI?
- 1. Download the Building Permit Form and any project-specific checklist. 2. Submit the application with the required checklist materials. 3. Village staff review for zoning and building compliance and calculate fees under Chapter 9 and related village materials. 4. Pay the permit fee. 5. Arrange inspections with the Building Inspector during posted office hours or by appointment.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Paddock Lake, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: (262) 843-2713. Contact for appointment.
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