City Building Permits
Town of Cedarburg, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Town of Cedarburg
- Department
- Address
- 1293 Washington Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
- Phone
- 262-377-4509
Application Process
General Requirements
town permits may be required before starting work; county shoreland, wetland, and floodplain permits may also apply
Required Documents
- the town building permit application requires confirmation from Ozaukee County regarding shoreland / wetland / floodplain status
- Building code
- state building code administered by SafeBuilt; town uses permit requirements and code standards
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- all inspection requests must be made by calling 262-346-4577 or the inspection scheduling line referenced on the town pa (online)
Typical inspection sequence: town Hall screening, permit application, county status confirmation, permit issuance, inspection
Additional Resources
- Building code: state building code administered by SafeBuilt; town uses permit requirements and code standards
- Building inspection page
- Planning page
- License lookup guide: Wisconsin Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Wisconsin Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Wisconsin hub: Wisconsin Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Cedarburg Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Cedarburg, WI?
- town permits may be required before starting work; county shoreland, wetland, and floodplain permits may also apply
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Town of Cedarburg, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: all inspection requests must be made by calling 262-346-4577 or the inspection scheduling line referenced on the town pa.
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