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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.