City of Kenosha, WI - Building permits
Building permits, as well as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and erosion control permits, may be required for any construction, addition or alteration of any structure, including but not limited to sheds, carports, decks, porches, dormers, roof alterations, new or replacement retaining walls, signs, entrance pillars and gates, stairs and landings, and vegetation removal or grading. Please contact your local building inspector with any questions or to determine if a building permit is required for your project.
Below you will find information on building permits for the City of Kenosha. You can scroll down the page or click one of the green links below to jump to a specific section.
Building Inspector information | Important checklists | Permit applications | Permit fees | Miscellaneous
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building inspector - Richard Baumann
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Office # 262-653-4272
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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Office Hours
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building inspector - Rick Hillesland
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Office # 262-653-4268
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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building inspector - Dennis Jantzen
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Office # 262-653-4267
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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building inspector - Kevin Mikolas
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Office # 262-653-4270
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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building inspector - Christopher Pagels
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Office # 262-653-4247
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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Office Hours
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building inspector - Brad Stewart
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Office # 262-653-4271
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Office Location
625 52nd Street
Kenosha, WI 53140
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important checklists
Accessory Structure Regulations
This brochure provides you will the regulations to which you must follow to construct an accessory structure.
Plumbing Regulations
Required Inspections
Know what inspections are required and when to call for them.
Required Inspections
Know what inspections are required and when to call for them.
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub Regulations
This brochure provides you will the regulations to which you must follow to construct a swimming pool or hot tub.
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permit applications
Accessory Structure
Complete this form for any new accessory structure construction work.
Commercial - Addition
Complete this form for commercial addition construction work.
Commercial - Alteration (Remodel)
Complete this form for commercial alteration construction work.
Commercial - Electrical
Complete this form for any commercial electrical work.
Commercial - Erosion Control
Complete this form for any commercial land disturbance work.
Commercial - HVAC
Complete this form for any commercial HVAC work.
Commercial - New Building
Complete this form for any commercial new construction work.
Commercial - Plumbing
Complete this form for any commercial plumbing work.
Commercial - Roof
Complete this form for any commercial roofing work.
Commercial - Sewer & Water
Complete this form for any commercial sewer and water work.
Decks & Porchs
Complete this form for any deck or porch construction work.
Fireplace
Complete this application prior to installing a direct vent fireplace.
Ramp
Use this application to apply for any ramp work.
Residential - Addition
Complete this form for residential addition construction work.
Residential - Alteration (Remodel)
Complete this form for residential alteration construction work.
Residential - Compliance Certification 1
Residential - Compliance Certification 2
Residential - Electric
Complete this form for any residential electrical work.
Residential - Erosion Control
Complete this form for any residential land disturbance work.
Residential - HVAC
Complete this form for any residential HVAC work.
Residential - New 2 Family
Complete this form for any new 2 family construction work.
Residential - New Building
Complete this form for any residential new construction work.
Residential - Plumbing
Complete this form for any residential plumbing work.
Retaining Wall
Complete this form for any retaining wall construction work.
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa, Fountain
Use this application to apply for any swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or pond work.
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permit fees
Building Fee Schedule
This fee schedule is for information only. The final cost of the permit will be determined by the Building Inspector.
Park Impact Fee Schedule
Fee schedule for park impacts.
Water & Sewer Fee Schedule
Fee schedule for all water and sewer connections.
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Miscellaneous
Exterior Wall Cross Section
A handy fill-in wall section.
we Energies Electrical Rewire
Use this form when you are rewiring an EXISTING electrical meter. Check to see if we Energies is your provider for electrical service.
we Energies New Service (gas & electric)
Use this form when you need a NEW gas meter or NEW electrical meter only. We Energies is the exclusive provider of natural gas. Check to see if we Energies is your provider for electrical service.
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