Tomahawk, WI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Inspector, Planning and Zoning

Street address

City Hall, 23 N. 2nd Street, PO Box 469, Tomahawk, WI 54487

Phone

715-453-4636 for the Building Inspector; city hall main phone 715-453-4040

Coverage

City of Tomahawk

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Tomahawk

No building or structure, or part of a structure, may be built, enlarged, altered inside or outside, moved, or demolished within the city without a permit

Required documents

City form, plot plan, and for dwellings two sets of plans

Building code: City code adopts the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code and state administrative code provisions in Chapter 18

§ 03

Fee schedule

Tomahawk building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Section 18-94 is the controlling fee section, but the specific dollar table was not exposed in the captured PDF lines

Permit fee formula

Section 18-94 controls building permit and inspection fees; the city code says the permit fee shall be set there

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Inspectors can be contacted by phone; office hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the building in (phone)

Typical sequence: Submit permit application and plans, obtain approval, receive permit, post permit at site, then call for required inspections

If written notice of violations is not corrected within 30 days, stop-work procedures can apply; soil erosion control issues must be corrected within 72 hours after notice

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Tomahawk permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Tomahawk, WI? ▸

No building or structure, or part of a structure, may be built, enlarged, altered inside or outside, moved, or demolished within the city without a permit

02 How much does a building permit cost in Tomahawk, WI? ▸

Building permit fees in Tomahawk, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Section 18-94 is the controlling fee section, but the specific dollar table was not exposed in the captured PDF lines. Fees are calculated as: Section 18-94 controls building permit and inspection fees; the city code says the permit fee shall be set there.

03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Tomahawk, WI? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Tomahawk, WI via: Inspectors can be contacted by phone; office hours are Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the building in.

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

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