City Building Permits
Town of Paris, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Paris, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Paris uses county eTRAKiT and county/county-contracted routing for residential permits, with Bluestone Inspection Services identified as the building permit contact.
- Department
- Building and Zoning
- Address
- Town of Paris Safety Building, 16607 Burlington Road, Union Grove, WI 53182
- Phone
- Town Hall (262) 859-3006; Building Inspector Justin Border (262) 749-8777
Online Permit Portal
Platform: eTRAKiT • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Open the Paris Building and Zoning page and choose online or paper application.
- For residential permits, start with the county eTRAKiT link and create a login and password.
- Upload plans and application materials or print the paper permit and mail it to Bluestone Inspection Services at the county Bristol address.
- County and inspector review the application.
- Pay permit fees electronically or through the routed permit process.
- Complete inspections and obtain final approval.
Source: Building and Zoning
General Requirements
Paris publishes a building permit application page and its code states permits are obtained from the clerk or building inspector before covered work proceeds
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- County-routed supporting materials
- Permit validity
- Paris code states a building permit shall lapse and be void unless building operations are commenced within six months and completed within one year
- Building code
- Town code plus county-administered process and Wisconsin codes
- Owner-builder
- Wisconsin uniform permit rules apply through the county process
- Contractor requirements
- Wisconsin contractor information is part of the uniform permit process
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- County schedule applies; exact applicable minimum depends on permit class
- Plan check fee
- Within county review structure where applicable
- Permit fee formula
- County flat-fee/category schedule
- Reinspection fee
- Not clearly summarized on the Paris overview page reviewed
- Penalty (no permit)
- Not clearly summarized
- Payment note
- Paris states the online permit route supports electronic payment and status tracking
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Kenosha County eTRAKiT (portal)
- (262) 749-8777 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Application, review, fee payment, permit issuance, inspections, final approval
Additional Resources
- Building code: Town code plus county-administered process and Wisconsin codes
- Verify contractor license: Wisconsin DSPS License Lookup
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Town of Paris Contact
- Town Ordinances
- 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 Building and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Paris Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Paris, WI?
- Paris publishes a building permit application page and its code states permits are obtained from the clerk or building inspector before covered work proceeds
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Paris, WI?
- The minimum permit fee is County schedule applies; exact applicable minimum depends on permit class. Fees are calculated as: County flat-fee/category schedule. Plan check fee: Within county review structure where applicable.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Paris, WI?
- 1. Open the Paris Building and Zoning page and choose online or paper application. 2. For residential permits, start with the county eTRAKiT link and create a login and password. 3. Upload plans and application materials or print the paper permit and mail it to Bluestone Inspection Services at the county Bristol address. 4. County and inspector review the application. 5. Pay permit fees electronically or through the routed permit process. 6. Complete inspections and obtain final approval.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Paris, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Kenosha County eTRAKiT, (262) 749-8777.
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