City Building Permits
Montello, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Montello, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Montello corporate limits, including the county seat
- Department
- City of Montello, building and zoning functions under city code administration
- Address
- Montello City Hall, 20 Underwood Ave, Montello, WI 53949
- Phone
- 608-297-2727 ext. 2 for city hall / clerk-side contact; Building Inspector is Ryan Gifford at 608-683-6178
- mariep@cityofmontello.com for city clerk-side contact , building inspection is handled through General Engineering
- Website
- https://cityofmontello.org
Online Permit Portal
Platform: General Engineering online permit application system • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Determine whether the project is building, zoning, occupancy, or erosion-control related.
- Submit the city permit application and required supporting information to the city.
- City review occurs under the fee ordinance and applicable city code.
- Permit is issued after payment and approval.
General Requirements
city code publishes building fees for residential, commercial, zoning, occupancy, temporary occupancy, pools, razing, and early-start permits
- Building code
- the reviewed ordinance text does not state the code edition in the fee chapter
Fees
- Plan check fee
- commercial plan review is listed as "certified municipality per COMM 2.31, Wis. Adm. Code" rather than a posted dollar amount
- Reinspection fee
- $40 each
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the City of Montello, building and zoning functions under city code administration to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: permit application, city review, permit issuance, construction, inspections, final occupancy where applicable
city ordinance explicitly charges $40 for reinspection and $40 for failure to call for inspection
Additional Resources
- Building code: the reviewed ordinance text does not state the code edition in the fee chapter
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- City code / ordinance platform
- 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 of Montello, building and zoning functions under city code administration before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Montello Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Montello, WI?
- city code publishes building fees for residential, commercial, zoning, occupancy, temporary occupancy, pools, razing, and early-start permits
- How do I apply for a building permit in Montello, WI?
- 1. Determine whether the project is building, zoning, occupancy, or erosion-control related. 2. Submit the city permit application and required supporting information to the city. 3. City review occurs under the fee ordinance and applicable city code. 4. Permit is issued after payment and approval.
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