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

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

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

1. Obtain the Rock County zoning permit first. 2. Contact Bill Newcomb for the town building permit process. 3. Submit plans and site information. 4. Pay fees after review. 5. Receive permit approval before construction. 6. Schedule inspections through the town building permit contact.

City Building Permits

Town of Spring Valley, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Department: Town of Spring Valley for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits
Address: 173 Wright Street, Orfordville, WI 53576
Phone: 608-897-5092; building permit contact Bill Newcomb 608-289-2628
Website: https://www.townofspringvalley.com

Online Permit Portal

Open Town website and direct-contact process

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

Additional resources:

Application Process

Obtain the Rock County zoning permit first.
Contact Bill Newcomb for the town building permit process.
Submit plans and site information.
Pay fees after review.
Receive permit approval before construction.
Schedule inspections through the town building permit contact.

Source: Town of Spring Valley for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits

General Requirements

County zoning permit first; town building permit for construction work

Required Documents

County zoning application
plans
and town permit materials requested by the contact

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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley for building permits; Rock County for zoning permits before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Town of Spring Valley Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Town of Spring Valley, WI?: County zoning permit first; town building permit for construction work
How much does a building permit cost in Town of Spring Valley, WI?: Fees are calculated as: County and town fees handled separately.
How do I apply for a building permit in Town of Spring Valley, WI?: 1. Obtain the Rock County zoning permit first. 2. Contact Bill Newcomb for the town building permit process. 3. Submit plans and site information. 4. Pay fees after review. 5. Receive permit approval before construction. 6. Schedule inspections through the town building permit contact.

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