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City of Montello

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

City of Montello, building and zoning functions under city code administration

Street address
Montello City Hall, 20 Underwood Ave, Montello, WI 53949
Coverage
City of Montello corporate limits, including the county seat
Online portal
Permit portal
General Engineering online permit application system
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Montello

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
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Determine whether the project is building, zoning, occupancy, or erosion-control related.
  2. 02
    Submit the city permit application and required supporting information to the city.
  3. 03
    City review occurs under the fee ordinance and applicable city code.
  4. 04
    Permit is issued after payment and approval.
§ 04

Fee schedule

Montello building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
commercial plan review is listed as "certified municipality per COMM 2.31, Wis. Adm. Code" rather than a posted dollar amount
02
Reinspection fee
$40 each

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical 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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Montello permits

01 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
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Montello, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Montello, WI, follow these steps: 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.
last verified April 2026 entry id permits/wisconsin/marquette/montello

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Montello, building and zoning functions under city code administration before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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