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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lake Tomahawk
County zoning applies; town is zoned in its entirety.
Ordinary maintenance and repairs
- Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repairs
- Building code
- Wisconsin UDC
- Permit validity
- Two years
- Contractor requirements
- UDC rules apply
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm whether county zoning applies.
- 02 Submit zoning permit.
- 03 Submit UDC permit for new dwelling work.
- 04 Schedule inspections.
Source: Oneida County Planning and Zoning; RC Inspection Agency ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Lake Tomahawk building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$100
02
Permit fee formula
County square-footage formula
03
Reinspection fee
Return inspection fee $300
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- RC Inspection Agency (contact)
- Inspection hours
- County hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
Typical sequence: Review, issue, inspect
County return inspection fee applies
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lake Tomahawk permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lake Tomahawk, WI? ▸
County zoning applies; town is zoned in its entirety.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Lake Tomahawk, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Lake Tomahawk, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $100. Fees are calculated as: County square-footage formula.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Lake Tomahawk, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Lake Tomahawk, WI, follow these steps: 1. Confirm whether county zoning applies. 2. Submit zoning permit. 3. Submit UDC permit for new dwelling work. 4. Schedule inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Lake Tomahawk, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Lake Tomahawk, WI. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary maintenance and repairs. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lake Tomahawk, WI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Lake Tomahawk, WI via: RC Inspection Agency.
last verified April 2026
source Oneida County Planning and Zoning; RC Inspection Agency ↗
entry id permits/wisconsin/oneida/lake-tomahawk
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Oneida County Planning and Zoning; RC Inspection Agency before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.