City Building Permits

Village of Cleveland, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Village of Cleveland, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Wisconsin Manitowoc County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Village of Cleveland

Department
Village of Cleveland
Address
1150 W. Washington Ave, Cleveland, WI 53015
Phone
Not captured in the fee schedule PDF lines reviewed

Application Process

  1. Confirm whether the project is one- and two-family, accessory, or trade work.
  2. Obtain the applicable application and fee information.
  3. Submit the permit package to the village.
  4. Pay the applicable plan review, permit, and inspection fees.
  5. Start work only after permit issuance.

Source: Village of Cleveland

General Requirements

The fee schedule covers new construction, additions, remodeling, footing and foundation, accessory buildings, decks, roofing, siding, windows, driveways, pools, and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work.

Building code
The fee schedule references DSPS plan review fees and Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Seal pricing.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Examples include $75 plan review for new construction and footing/foundation permits, and $50 plan review for additions and remodeling plan review when required.
Plan check fee
$75 new construction plan review; $50 additions plan review; $50 remodeling plan review when required.
Permit fee formula
Mixed. Examples include $0.25 per sq. ft. for new construction building permits, $0.30 per sq. ft. for additions, $8 per $1,000 of value or fraction thereof for remodeling and many accessory items, and various flat fees for trade items.
Reinspection fee
$60 per special or additional inspection or reinspection; fees double if work is started without a permit.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Village of Cleveland to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

$60 per special or additional inspection or reinspection, and fees double if work begins without a permit.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Village of Cleveland before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Village of Cleveland Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Village of Cleveland, WI?
The fee schedule covers new construction, additions, remodeling, footing and foundation, accessory buildings, decks, roofing, siding, windows, driveways, pools, and HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work.
How much does a building permit cost in Village of Cleveland, WI?
The minimum permit fee is Examples include $75 plan review for new construction and footing/foundation permits, and $50 plan review for additions and remodeling plan review when required.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed. Examples include $0.25 per sq. ft. for new construction building permits, $0.30 per sq. ft. for additions, $8 per $1,000 of value or fraction thereof for remodeling and many accessory items, and various flat fees for trade items.. Plan check fee: $75 new construction plan review; $50 additions plan review; $50 remodeling plan review when required..
How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Cleveland, WI?
1. Confirm whether the project is one- and two-family, accessory, or trade work. 2. Obtain the applicable application and fee information. 3. Submit the permit package to the village. 4. Pay the applicable plan review, permit, and inspection fees. 5. Start work only after permit issuance.

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