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Town of Nokomis

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Nokomis, 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; Town of Nokomis, 2541 Lake Nokomis Rd, Tomahawk, WI 54487
Coverage
Town of Nokomis
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Nokomis

County zoning applies in the zoned portions; county permits apply in unzoned portions near water and streams per county handout.

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

  1. 01
    Determine whether the parcel lies in the zoned or unzoned portion.
  2. 02
    Apply for county zoning permit if required.
  3. 03
    Apply for UDC permit through the listed inspector for dwelling work.
  4. 04
    Schedule inspections.

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

§ 04

Fee schedule

Nokomis 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
  • 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 Nokomis permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Nokomis, WI?
County zoning applies in the zoned portions; county permits apply in unzoned portions near water and streams per county handout.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Nokomis, WI?
Building permit fees in Nokomis, 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 Nokomis, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Nokomis, WI, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the parcel lies in the zoned or unzoned portion. 2. Apply for county zoning permit if required. 3. Apply for UDC permit through the listed inspector for dwelling work. 4. Schedule inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Nokomis, WI?
Not all construction work requires a permit in Nokomis, 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 Nokomis, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Nokomis, WI via: Listed inspector and county zoning.

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.