City Building Permits
Village of Yorkville, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Yorkville, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Building permits and local planning and zoning for the incorporated Village of Yorkville.
- Department
- Village of Yorkville Building Inspector
- Address
- 925 15th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182
- Phone
- (262) 878-2123
- clerk@yorkvillewi.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Village forms page and office-managed intake • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Prepare permit application materials, plans, and any county zoning support documents needed for the parcel.
- Submit the package to the village and pay fees.
- Complete any county planning or zoning review routed through Racine County Development Services.
- Receive permit issuance and schedule inspections with the village inspector.
General Requirements
Permits and zoning review are required for common building and land-use work.
Required Documents
- Permit application
- Plans
- Site or survey information
- County-related zoning materials where applicable
- Building code
- Wisconsin state building code administration with village permit issuance and county planning support
- Contractor requirements
- State licensing applies by trade
Fees
- Permit fee formula
- Racine County FAQ indicates a separate Village of Yorkville fee schedule exists; verify current formula at intake
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Yorkville Building Inspector to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Village Building Inspector (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Wisconsin state building code administration with village permit issuance and county planning support
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Forms and Permits
- County Development Services
- 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 Village of Yorkville Building Inspector before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Yorkville Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Yorkville, WI?
- Permits and zoning review are required for common building and land-use work.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Yorkville, WI?
- Fees are calculated as: Racine County FAQ indicates a separate Village of Yorkville fee schedule exists; verify current formula at intake.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Yorkville, WI?
- 1. Prepare permit application materials, plans, and any county zoning support documents needed for the parcel. 2. Submit the package to the village and pay fees. 3. Complete any county planning or zoning review routed through Racine County Development Services. 4. Receive permit issuance and schedule inspections with the village inspector.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Yorkville, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Village Building Inspector.
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