City Building Permits
Town of Bloom, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Town of Bloom, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
not zoned under Richland County Zoning, but residential land use permits are required from the county
- Department
- Richland County Zoning and Sanitation Department for residential land use; local UDC inspector for building permits
- Address
- county office at 181 W Seminary Street, Room 100, Richland Center, WI 53581 for county permits
- Phone
- county 608-647-2447; township contacts in county brochure are Wayne Morse Jr. 608-574-3442 and Shelly Schweiger 608-627-1110
- zoning@co.richland.wi.us
Online Permit Portal
Platform: • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm whether the work is residential land use controlled by the county.
- Obtain driveway, sanitary, and county land use approvals as needed.
- Obtain UDC permit through the local inspector if new dwelling or addition.
General Requirements
residential land use permits are required from the county
Required Documents
- county land use application and site drawing
- Building code
- Wisconsin UDC for applicable dwellings
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- county residential land use minimums
- Permit fee formula
- county fee schedule applies
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Richland County Zoning and Sanitation Department for residential land use; local UDC inspector for building permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Wisconsin UDC for applicable dwellings
- County zoning
- 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 Richland County Zoning and Sanitation Department for residential land use; local UDC inspector for building permits before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Town of Bloom Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Town of Bloom, WI?
- residential land use permits are required from the county
- How much does a building permit cost in Town of Bloom, WI?
- The minimum permit fee is county residential land use minimums. Fees are calculated as: county fee schedule applies.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Bloom, WI?
- 1. Confirm whether the work is residential land use controlled by the county. 2. Obtain driveway, sanitary, and county land use approvals as needed. 3. Obtain UDC permit through the local inspector if new dwelling or addition.
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