Cleveland, WI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Cleveland

Street address

1150 W. Washington Ave, Cleveland, WI 53015

Phone

Not captured in the fee schedule PDF lines reviewed

Not clearly captured in the reviewed sources

Coverage

Village of Cleveland

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Cleveland

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.

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Confirm whether the project is one- and two-family, accessory, or trade work.
02

Obtain the applicable application and fee information.
03

Submit the permit package to the village.
04

Pay the applicable plan review, permit, and inspection fees.
05

Start work only after permit issuance.

Source: Village of Cleveland ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Cleveland building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Cleveland permits

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

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

Building permit fees in Cleveland, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Cleveland, WI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Cleveland, WI, follow these steps: 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.

last verified April 2026 source Village of Cleveland ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/manitowoc/cleveland

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Cleveland before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Village of Cleveland

Other jurisdictions in Manitowoc County.