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§ WI Price County
County building permits

Unincorporated Price County

How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Price County, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Price County Zoning and Land Use / county permitting appears to be handled through county zoning, not a standalone county building department.

Street address
Price County Courthouse, 126 Cherry St, Phillips, WI 54555
Coverage
unincorporated Price County. The county is the local authority for county zoning and land use items. I did not find a clearly published countywide building department.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Price County

A building permit is required for new one- and two-family dwellings, additions, alterations, and repairs under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), which is mandatory statewide for residential construction. Commercial projects are governed by the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. Contact the local building inspector for permit requirements.

§ 03

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Price County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Price County, WI?
A building permit is required for new one- and two-family dwellings, additions, alterations, and repairs under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), which is mandatory statewide for residential construction. Commercial projects are governed by the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code. Contact the local building inspector for permit requirements.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Price County Zoning and Land Use / county permitting appears to be handled through county zoning, not a standalone county building department. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.