Inspection Department
The Inspection Department provides citizens, businesses, and residents with permits needed for building or remodeling. Also, information on costs and procedures for permits and inspections that are required by law can be obtained. The department also provides statistics of building trends.The department inspects buildings, plumbing, heating and ventilation, air conditioning and electrical work on commercial and residential buildings. It ensures proper codes are being followed so residents can feel confident that the job is being done correctly and according to state and local building codes.
Permit Fees & Applications You can now use your computer to enter text into the application forms (You will need Adobe Reader to accomplish the editing. If needed, scroll down for a free download). This allows for a quicker process and response time by city employees. Open the permit you need, move the cursor to the grayed areas and enter the needed text. Remember to use feet when dimensions are needed. Also, reference the Permit Fee sheet when filling in the permit cost. Once the permit is completed, print and sign the page.
Construction Building Permit Fees *This includes theNEW Site Plan Fee, for Commercial Construction only.
Plumbing and Heating Permits Fees
Electrical Permits Fees
Permits & Forms
Building Permit Application
Electrical Permit Application
Final Inspection Policy and Form
Heating Permit Application
Low Voltage Permit
Moving & Razing Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Temporary Sign Permit Application
Vapor Paint Application
Find out when specific Permits or Forms are required.View individual Inspectors' Hours and Cell Phone Numbers
Miscellaneous Fees:
Street Opening Permits (With Permission from Public Works): $25
Sidewalk Permit: $15
Driveway Approaches Permit: $20
Dumpster Permit (If placed within City Right-of-Way): $25
The forms are in a format that requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, which most computers have. If you need to install Adobe Acrobat for free click on the appropriate link below.Please contact the Inspection Department to confirm that all of the proper permits and forms are complete.
Personnel Jason Gilman Land Use and Development Director Calvin King Commercial Building Inspector Trevor Miller Residential Building Inspector Mac McGuire Plumbing/Heating Inspector Dan Weigel Electrical Inspector Cindy Genz Clerical Support Deena Murphy Residential Soil Erosion Inspector Joe Barstow Commercial Soil Erosion Inspector
Phone: (608) 781-9541 Fax: (608) 781-9504
Mailing Address:
415 Main Street, Onalaska, WI 54650