How much does a building permit cost in Town of Avon, WI?

Fees are calculated as: County zoning and town building fees assessed separately.

How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Avon, WI?

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.

City Building Permits

Town of Avon, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Wisconsin Rock County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

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.

Department: Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits
Address: 16513 W Beloit Newark Road, Brodhead, WI 53520
Phone: 608-897-8181; county-listed building permit contact Charlotte Martin 608-931-6759
Email: clerk@townofavonwi.gov
Website: https://townofavonwi.gov

Online Permit Portal

Open Town website and direct-contact workflow

Platform: Town website and direct-contact workflow • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Obtain the Rock County zoning site permit first.
Submit the county zoning permit and town building permit materials with site and project information.
Pay applicable county and town fees.
Receive approvals before starting work.
Schedule inspections through the town building inspector contact.

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

General Requirements

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

Fees

Permit fee formula: County zoning and town building fees assessed separately
Payment note: County and town approvals are routed separately

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

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

Additional Resources

Building code: Rock County zoning administration plus Wisconsin state building code through the town's building permit process
Zoning information: View zoning info
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 Town of Avon for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Avon Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Avon, WI?: Zoning permit required through Rock County before building permit; building permit required through the town for construction work
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Avon, WI?: Fees are calculated as: County zoning and town building fees assessed separately.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Avon, WI?: 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.

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