City Building Permits
Medford, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Medford, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Medford only
- Department
- City Building, Planning and Zoning
- Address
- 639 S. Second Street, Medford, WI 54451
- Phone
- 715-748-4321
Online Permit Portal
Platform: city website with permit forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Select the relevant form from the city Forms and Permits page.
- Prepare the building permit or zoning permit package.
- Contact Robert Christensen for an appointment if needed.
- Submit the completed materials to the city.
- City review and inspection follow city code and zoning standards.
General Requirements
city posts separate building permits for new construction and remodeling, plus zoning permits and variance applications.
- Building code
- the city posts an electrical code page referencing Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 316 Subchapter II; the city also posts building, zoning, fence, smoke and carbon monoxide, and landscape standards pages.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Related rules pages exist for fences, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, junk accumulation, and noise permits, but those are not a substitute for a general exempt-work list.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- appointment based contact is published for the building planner/zoning contact. (online)
- Inspection hours
- Monday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Thursday 8:00am to 3:00pm are shown on the building/planning/zoning page.
Typical inspection sequence: not fully published.
not fully published.
Additional Resources
- Building code: the city posts an electrical code page referencing Wisconsin Administrative Code SPS 316 Subchapter II; the city also posts building, zoning, fence, smoke and carbon monoxide, and landscape standards pages.
- Forms and permits
- City ordinances
- Electrical code
- Fence building
- Zoning and planning page
- 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 City Building, Planning and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medford Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Medford, WI?
- city posts separate building permits for new construction and remodeling, plus zoning permits and variance applications.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Medford, WI?
- 1. Select the relevant form from the city Forms and Permits page. 2. Prepare the building permit or zoning permit package. 3. Contact Robert Christensen for an appointment if needed. 4. Submit the completed materials to the city. 5. City review and inspection follow city code and zoning standards.
- What work is exempt from building permits in Medford, WI?
- The following work is generally exempt: Related rules pages exist for fences, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, junk accumulation, and noise permits, but those are not a substitute for a general exempt-work list..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Medford, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: appointment based contact is published for the building planner/zoning contact..
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