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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hayward
The city form is used for new construction, additions, garages, fences, and accessory buildings for residential and commercial property. The form also requires permits for electrical, plumbing, and erosion control selections as applicable.
From the city permit form:
Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector
Re-siding
Re-roofing
Finishing of interior surfaces
Installation of cabinetry, doors, and windows
- Exempt From the city permit form:
- Exempt Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector
- Exempt Re-siding
- Exempt Re-roofing
- Exempt Finishing of interior surfaces
- Exempt Installation of cabinetry, doors, and windows
Required documents
- Application, site address, setbacks, parcel number, zoning, lot size, construction type, construction cost, and site plan.
- Building code
- The city states a Uniform Dwelling Code permit is required for all new one- and two-family dwellings, manufactured homes, recreational dwellings, foundations for dwelling units, all additions, building alterations over $1,000,000, and garages or accessory buildings over 500 square feet. The city form also references Ordinance #471.
- Owner-builder
- The form allows an owner or owner agent and includes an owner signature and permission to inspect.
- Contractor requirements
- The form asks for building contractor, electrical contractor, plumbing contractor, and DHS lead renovator information. The page notes electrical contractor city license and DHS lead renovator for renovations to structures built prior to 1978.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete the City of Hayward Land Use/Building Permit Application.
- 02 Confirm whether the project also needs a Uniform Dwelling Code permit.
- 03 Submit permit paperwork through the city process and coordinate with Boss Inspection, Inc. for UDC-related work.
- 04 City review is reflected on the application form with office fields for date received, planning commission review, and fee collection.
- 05 Construction may begin only after required permits are issued.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Hayward building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 for some miscellaneous items, with other permits higher
02
Plan check fee
Not separately published on the reviewed fee sheet
03
Permit fee formula
Multiple categories use flat fee plus cost-based formulas, commonly $5 per $1,000 of construction cost
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
Typical sequence: Permit application, city review, UDC coordination if applicable, then inspections
The fee schedule includes after-the-fact double penalty treatment for work started without the permit
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hayward permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hayward, WI? ▸
The city form is used for new construction, additions, garages, fences, and accessory buildings for residential and commercial property. The form also requires permits for electrical, plumbing, and erosion control selections as applicable.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hayward, WI? ▸
Building permit fees in Hayward, WI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 for some miscellaneous items, with other permits higher. Fees are calculated as: Multiple categories use flat fee plus cost-based formulas, commonly $5 per $1,000 of construction cost. Plan check fee: Not separately published on the reviewed fee sheet.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hayward, WI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hayward, WI, follow these steps: 1. Complete the City of Hayward Land Use/Building Permit Application. 2. Confirm whether the project also needs a Uniform Dwelling Code permit. 3. Submit permit paperwork through the city process and coordinate with Boss Inspection, Inc. for UDC-related work. 4. City review is reflected on the application form with office fields for date received, planning commission review, and fee collection. 5. Construction may begin only after required permits are issued.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Hayward, WI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Hayward, WI. The following work is generally exempt: From the city permit form:; Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the building inspector; Re-siding; Re-roofing; Finishing of interior surfaces; Installation of cabinetry, doors, and windows. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
source City of Hayward Public Works / City Hall permit processing, with inspections by Boss Inspection, Inc. ↗
entry id permits/wisconsin/sawyer/hayward
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Hayward Public Works / City Hall permit processing, with inspections by Boss Inspection, Inc. before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.