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Town of Avon

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Avon, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits

Street address
16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520
Coverage
Rock County issues zoning permits for the Town of Avon, while the town issues building permits. County shoreland and floodplain jurisdiction still applies where mapped.
Online portal
Permit portal
Town website and direct-contact workflow
Additional resources
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Avon

Zoning permit required through Rock County before building permit; building permit required through the town for construction work

Required documents
  • County zoning site permit, site plan, and town building permit materials requested by the inspector
Building code
Rock County zoning administration plus Wisconsin state building code through the town's building permit process
Owner-builder
Wisconsin uniform form practice applies where used
Contractor requirements
Wisconsin state licensing rules apply where applicable
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Obtain the Rock County zoning site permit first.
  2. 02
    Submit the county zoning permit and town building permit materials with site and project information.
  3. 03
    Pay applicable county and town fees.
  4. 04
    Receive approvals before starting work.
  5. 05
    Schedule inspections through the town building inspector contact.

Source: Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Avon building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County zoning and town building fees assessed separately

County and town approvals are routed separately

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Through the town building permit contact (contact)

Typical sequence: County zoning clearance, town permit issuance, staged inspections, final inspection

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Avon permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Avon, WI?
Zoning permit required through Rock County before building permit; building permit required through the town for construction work
02 How much does a building permit cost in Avon, WI?
Building permit fees in Avon, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County zoning and town building fees assessed separately.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Avon, WI?
To apply for a building permit in Avon, WI, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the Rock County zoning site permit first. 2. Submit the county zoning permit and town building permit materials with site and project information. 3. Pay applicable county and town fees. 4. Receive approvals before starting work. 5. Schedule inspections through the town building inspector contact.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Avon, WI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Avon, WI via: Through the town building permit contact.
last verified April 2026 source Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits ↗ entry id permits/wisconsin/rock-wi/avon

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.