City Building Permits
Village of Kewaskum, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village contracts building inspection services to Kunkel Engineering Group for permit review and inspections inside village limits.
- Department
- Village of Kewaskum Building Inspection
- Address
- 204 First Street, Kewaskum, WI 53040
- Phone
- 262-626-8484
- info2@kewaskumwi.gov
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Village building inspection page with linked Kunkel Engineering forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Review the village Building Inspection page and identify whether the project fits new construction, remodel, or other listed permit classes.
- Gather the required submittals listed by the village, including plans, plot plans or survey, thermal performance documents, and a completed application.
- Submit the application package to the village or contracted inspection provider as directed.
- Pay fees under the posted fee schedule.
- Schedule inspections by appointment with the inspector and obtain final signoff.
General Requirements
Village page lists new structures including sheds; fence, siding, window, skylight or roof work; fireplaces, chimneys, furnaces or air conditioners; remodeling, wall or plumbing fixture relocation; deck or pool work; and electrical service upgrades.
Required Documents
- Two sets of plans
- two plot plans or plats of survey showing elevations
- setbacks
- drainage and erosion control
- two copies of thermal performance calculations
- completed application
- contractor certification numbers
- and signed Cautionary Statement to Owner.
- Building code
- Village page states inspection is administered through the village and Kunkel Engineering with state and local code compliance.
- Owner-builder
- Cautionary Statement to Owner is required when applicable.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor certification numbers are required on the application package.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Included in posted fee schedule where applicable.
- Permit fee formula
- Mixed by permit type under the posted fee schedule.
- Payment note
- Inspection services are contracted; confirm payee and remittance instructions when filing.
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Kewaskum Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 920-382-6202 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- By appointment only.
See fee schedule and inspector instructions.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Village page states inspection is administered through the village and Kunkel Engineering with state and local code compliance.
- 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 Village of Kewaskum Building Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Kewaskum Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Kewaskum, WI?
- Village page lists new structures including sheds; fence, siding, window, skylight or roof work; fireplaces, chimneys, furnaces or air conditioners; remodeling, wall or plumbing fixture relocation; deck or pool work; and electrical service upgrades.
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Kewaskum, WI?
- Fees are calculated as: Mixed by permit type under the posted fee schedule.. Plan check fee: Included in posted fee schedule where applicable..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Kewaskum, WI?
- 1. Review the village Building Inspection page and identify whether the project fits new construction, remodel, or other listed permit classes. 2. Gather the required submittals listed by the village, including plans, plot plans or survey, thermal performance documents, and a completed application. 3. Submit the application package to the village or contracted inspection provider as directed. 4. Pay fees under the posted fee schedule. 5. Schedule inspections by appointment with the inspector and obtain final signoff.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Kewaskum, WI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 920-382-6202.
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