City of Racine, 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 Racine. 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 Heller
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Office # 262-636-9471
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For Inspections Call Office |
Office Location
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
(Driving Directions)
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Office Hours
M-F 8-9:30 & 1-2:30
Payment
Cash or Check
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building inspector - Gerry Pofahl
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Office # 262-636-9163
Cell #
For Inspections Call Office |
Office Location
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
(Driving Directions)
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Office Hours
M-F 8-9:30 & 1-2:30
Payment
Cash or Check
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building inspector - Jon Christensen
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Office # 262-636-9164
Cell #
For Inspections Call Office |
Office Location
730 Washington Avenue
Racine, WI 53403
(Driving Directions)
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Office Hours
M-F 8-9:30 & 1-2:30
Payment
Cash or Check
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important checklists
Fence Regulations
This provides you with the regulations to which you must install your fence.
Minimum Room Sizes for New Dwellings
Make sure your design meets the requirements.
Required Inspections
Know what inspections are required and when to call for them.
Swimming Pool Regulations
This provides you with the regulations to which you must install your swimming pool.
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permit applications
Accessory Structure Plan & Section (Fill-in)
A handy fill-in form when building an accessory structure.
Building
Complete this form for any construction work. Only complete one form per project. Multiple forms for zoning are not required.
Electrical
Complete this form for any Electrical work. The City of Racine requires all electricians performing work in the City to be licensed by the City. See the Miscellaneous section below for information in obtaining this license.
HVAC
Complete this form for any HVAC work.
Plan Review - Building, HVAC, Lighting, or Erosion
The City of Racine is a delagated municipality. It can provide plan review of new buildings containing less than 50,000 cu. ft. total volume, additions to existing buildings where the total volume after construction of the addition is less than 50,000 cu. ft., and others. Contact the City for more information.
Plan Review - Plumbing
The City of Racine is a delagated municipality. It can provide plan review of new buildings containing less than 50,000 cu. ft. total volume, additions to existing buildings where the total volume after construction of the addition is less than 50,000 cu. ft., and others. Contact the City for more information.
Plumbing
Complete this form for any plumbing work.
Project Design or Development Review
Use this application to have your project reviewed to enusre it meets the design standards.
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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.
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Miscellaneous
Dumpster in the Right-of-Way
The right-of-way permit for a dumpster, container or similar removable storage container, or construction vehicle is required.
Electrical Contractor License
The City of Racine requires all electricians performing work in the City to be licensed by the City. Complete this application to obtain such license.
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
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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