County Building Permits
Wood County, WI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Wood County, Wisconsin. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated areas of Wood County for county general zoning, shoreland zoning, and floodplain zoning
- Department
- Wood County Planning and Zoning
- Address
- Wood County Courthouse, 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
- Phone
- 715-421-8466
Application Process
Source: Wood County Planning and Zoning
General Requirements
Shoreland work, floodplain work, new construction, additions, reconstruction outside the existing footprint, grading, excavation, seawalls, riprap, retaining walls, sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping in regulated areas
Required Documents
- Permit application, site details, and any mitigation or elevation data if requested
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Wood County Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Typical inspection sequence: Review before work in regulated shoreland or floodplain areas
Additional Resources
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Shoreland ordinance
- Floodplain ordinance
- County directory
- 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 Wood County Planning and Zoning before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wood County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Wood County, WI?
- Shoreland work, floodplain work, new construction, additions, reconstruction outside the existing footprint, grading, excavation, seawalls, riprap, retaining walls, sidewalks, driveways, and landscaping in regulated areas
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