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Building Permits in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Part of Milwaukee County.

We have not yet verified rules published by Milwaukee itself. Below are the Wisconsin rules that apply, and where to ask.

Where to apply

Permits in Milwaukee are issued by the city's building or planning department. If the city does not run its own permit office, Milwaukee County handles applications.

Permit guides