City Building Permits
Village of Holmen, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Holmen, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village of Holmen limits
- Department
- Address
- 421 S. Main St., P.O. Box 158, Holmen, WI 54636
- Phone
- 608-526-4336
Online Permit Portal
Platform: General Engineering Company online permit application • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
General Requirements
village code states no person may build a one- or two-family dwelling without first obtaining a state uniform building permit for such dwelling.
Required Documents
- plans and support docs listed above, depending on project type.
- Building code
- Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code is referenced in the village code; the village building inspector administers local building permits.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- new one- and two-family residential building permit minimum fee $847
- Plan check fee
- plan review for new one- and two-family dwellings $94 per unit; alteration/remodel/addition plan review $55
- Permit fee formula
- new one- and two-family residential permit $0.33 per sq. ft.; residential alteration/remodel $0.33 per sq. ft. minimum $165; additions minimum $220
- Reinspection fee
- reinspection for corrective actions ordered $85 per hour; all work started without permit subject to double the inspection fees
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- The public fee sheet does not present a full exempt list.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- contact the building inspector using the village/building email guidance on the online permit page (online)
- Inspection hours
- village office hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Typical inspection sequence: apply online, inspector review, email approval, payment, permit card, then inspections
$85 per hour for corrective actions ordered
Additional Resources
- Building code: Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code is referenced in the village code; the village building inspector administers local building permits.
- Online application announcement
- Fee schedule
- 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 before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Holmen Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Holmen, WI?
- village code states no person may build a one- or two-family dwelling without first obtaining a state uniform building permit for such dwelling.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Holmen, WI?
- The minimum permit fee is new one- and two-family residential building permit minimum fee $847. Fees are calculated as: new one- and two-family residential permit $0.33 per sq. ft.; residential alteration/remodel $0.33 per sq. ft. minimum $165; additions minimum $220. Plan check fee: plan review for new one- and two-family dwellings $94 per unit; alteration/remodel/addition plan review $55.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Village of Holmen, WI?
- The following work is generally exempt: The public fee sheet does not present a full exempt list..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Holmen, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: contact the building inspector using the village/building email guidance on the online permit page.
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