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.
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
- Website
- https://clevelandwi.gov
Application Process
- Confirm whether the project is one- and two-family, accessory, or trade work.
- Obtain the applicable application and fee information.
- Submit the permit package to the village.
- Pay the applicable plan review, permit, and inspection fees.
- 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
- Building code: The fee schedule references DSPS plan review fees and Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Seal pricing.
- Fee schedule
- 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 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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