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

Fees are calculated as: County and town fees handled separately.

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

1. Obtain the county zoning site permit first. 2. Obtain the town building permit from the Town of Center forms page. 3. Submit plans and site information for both permits. 4. Pay county zoning fees and town building permit fees separately. 5. Wait for approvals before starting work. 6. Schedule inspections through the town's building permit process.

City Building Permits

Town of Center, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Town of Center, 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 Center, while the town issues building permits.

Department: Town of Center for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits
Address: 9119 County Trunk A, Evansville, WI 53536
Phone: 608-876-4115
Email: towncenterclerk@gmail.com
Website: https://www.townofcenterrockcounty.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Town forms page plus county zoning forms page

Platform: Town forms page plus county zoning forms page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

Obtain the county zoning site permit first.
Obtain the town building permit from the Town of Center forms page.
Submit plans and site information for both permits.
Pay county zoning fees and town building permit fees separately.
Wait for approvals before starting work.
Schedule inspections through the town's building permit process.

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

General Requirements

County zoning permit required first; town building permit required for construction work

Required Documents

County zoning application
town permit application
site plan
and plans as requested

Building code: Rock County zoning plus town-administered Wisconsin state building code enforcement
Contractor requirements: Wisconsin licensing rules apply where applicable

Fees

Permit fee formula: County and town fees handled separately

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Town of Center 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 approval, town permit issuance, staged inspections, final inspection

Additional Resources

Building code: Rock County zoning plus town-administered Wisconsin state building code enforcement
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 Center for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Center Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Center, WI?: County zoning permit required first; town building permit required for construction work
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Center, WI?: Fees are calculated as: County and town fees handled separately.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Center, WI?: 1. Obtain the county zoning site permit first. 2. Obtain the town building permit from the Town of Center forms page. 3. Submit plans and site information for both permits. 4. Pay county zoning fees and town building permit fees separately. 5. Wait for approvals before starting work. 6. Schedule inspections through the town's building permit process.

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