Waukesha County, WI
Planning and Land Use (PLU)
How permitting works in Wisconsin
Wisconsin counties generally have a secondary role in building permitting. While the state handles commercial work and municipalities handle residential work, the county's role is often focused on the broader environmental and land-use permits (like shoreline or sanitary permits) that must be secured before a building permit is issued.
State controls commercial; locals control residential.
Contact Information
- Office Hours
- Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Excluding holidays)
- Permit Portal
- https://www.waukeshacounty.gov/permits-and-licenses/
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