City Building Permits
Shullsburg, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Shullsburg, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Shullsburg
- Department
- City Clerk/Treasurer and Zoning Administrator / Building Administrator Scott Jelle
- Address
- Townsend Center, 190 N. Judgement Street, Shullsburg, WI 53586; mailing PO Box 580, Shullsburg, WI 53586
- Phone
- (608) 965-4424
Application Process
General Requirements
Zoning permit for most exterior and structural work over $500; building permit for new construction, accessory buildings, and additions over $10,000
Required Documents
- Application form submitted to clerk; exact checklist not fully published on the page
- Contractor requirements
- Scott Jelle is the public contact for application and information, phone 608-963-0652, email totalinspectionservices@gmail.com
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Replacing carpet and floors does not require a permit
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Contact Scott Jelle at 608-963-0652 or totalinspectionservices@gmail.com (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Townsend Center hours Monday 12pm to 5pm, Tuesday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Typical inspection sequence: Submit permit, pay fee at application, then inspector review and inspections as needed
Additional Resources
- Permits and licenses
- Helpful links
- Municipal code and 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 City Clerk/Treasurer and Zoning Administrator / Building Administrator Scott Jelle before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shullsburg Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Shullsburg, WI?
- Zoning permit for most exterior and structural work over $500; building permit for new construction, accessory buildings, and additions over $10,000
- What work is exempt from building permits in Shullsburg, WI?
- The following work is generally exempt: Replacing carpet and floors does not require a permit.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Shullsburg, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact Scott Jelle at 608-963-0652 or totalinspectionservices@gmail.com.
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