Apply & pay for permits through our online Evolve Permit Portal by clicking on the button below!

Residential Buildings

Wisconsin UDC Code 1-2 family dwellings

• New Building Permit Information (for one- and two-family new construction)
• Metal Roofing Requirements
• Waiver of Contractor Certification Form
• Demolition Form 

Accessory Buildings

• Residential Accessory Buildings Information

Decks

• Residential Deck Construction Application Information
• State of Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code Appendix B

Fences

Construction, replacement, or expansion of a fence requires a permit. There are regulations regarding height and location. Please check out the links below for additional info regarding fences.

• Fence Requirements
• List of Property Surveyors - The City of Wausau does not assist homeowners in locating property irons, surveying private property, or locating property lines between private properties.
• Fence Paper Application - we advise applying on the online Evolve permit portal (Link above) versus using the paper application because you save money. When applying via email, in person, or on paper/mail, there is an additional admin fee.

If you have additional questions that were not answered with the following resources listed above, you can reach us at 715-261-6780 or email us at inspections@wausauwi.gov

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