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City building permits

Town of Little Rice

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

Code adoption
Wisconsin UDC
Min. permit fee
$100
Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Dave Hilgendorf for UDC new home/cottage inspections

Street address
County zoning at 1 S Oneida Ave, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Coverage
Town of Little Rice
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Little Rice

County zoning thresholds apply; town inspector handles UDC.

Ordinary maintenance and repairs
  • Exempt Ordinary maintenance and repairs
Building code
Wisconsin UDC
Permit validity
Two years for county zoning permits
Contractor requirements
UDC rules apply
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Check county zoning and shoreland rules.
  2. 02
    Apply for county zoning permit.
  3. 03
    Apply for UDC permit for new home/cottage work through the town's listed inspector contact.
  4. 04
    Schedule inspections.

Source: Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Dave Hilgendorf for UDC new home/cottage inspections ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Little Rice 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
  • Contact the listed inspector and county zoning (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 Little Rice permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Little Rice, WI? ▸
County zoning thresholds apply; town inspector handles UDC.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Little Rice, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Little Rice, 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 Little Rice, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Little Rice, WI, follow these steps: 1. Check county zoning and shoreland rules. 2. Apply for county zoning permit. 3. Apply for UDC permit for new home/cottage work through the town's listed inspector contact. 4. Schedule inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Little Rice, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Little Rice, 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 Little Rice, WI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Little Rice, WI via: Contact the listed inspector and county zoning.
last verified April 2026 source Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Dave Hilgendorf for UDC new home/cottage inspections ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/oneida/little-rice

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Oneida County Planning and Zoning; Dave Hilgendorf for UDC new home/cottage inspections before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.