• New Construction on Homes, Duplexes, 4-Units
• Any alterations to an existing structure...
  • Additions
  • Decks OR Screen Porch
  • Garages
  • Re-Siding
  • Re-Roofing
  • Changing/Adding Electrical
  • Changing/Adding Heating
  • Changing/Adding Plumbing
  • Changing/Adding Major Appliances  (furnace, air conditioning, water softeners)
  • Remodeling or Finishing Basements
• Pools
• Garages or Sheds
• Demolition permits
• Any Construction to Commercial Property

When in doubt, please call the building inspector's office at 608-837-3371.

Are you planning a project involving earth moving or land disturbance? You may need an erosion permit? Click here for more information.

HOW DO I GET A BUILDING PERMIT?

If you are adding any additional structure on your property, or making any changes to the footprint of your existing structure(s) by adding a deck, porch, garage, or addition, you must first contact DANE COUNTY ZONING at (608) 266-4266. They will let you know what your setbacks will need to be or if there are any restrictions.

Once you have visited that office and obtained your zoning permit, contact the building inspector's office at 608-837-3371 to set up an appointment to come in for your building permit.

If you are doing any other work that does not require a visit to the Dane County Office, you can skip that step and give the building inspector a call 608-837-3371.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING…?

• A sketch of your project:
  • If it is a basement finish - sketch out the rooms
  • If it is a shed - indicate where it will sit on the property in relation to other property items
  • If it is a new residence, – full set of plans, HVAC loss calcs, name, address & license numbers of general, electrical, plumbing and heating contractors, site plan, and a copy of your Dane Co. Zoning permit (typed copy).
• Your contractor(s) name and address w/their license number
• Any and all pertinent information related to your project.

Download a Building Permit Application here

See Also: Building Permit Fee Schedule