Milwaukee County Building Permits (Wisconsin)

Building Departments in Milwaukee County, WI create and enforce building codes and zoning rules to ensure that buildings are safe. They also review and approve building plans and issue Milwaukee County building permits. These building permits may be required for land development, renovations, demolition, repairs, and other construction. Permits can show if a building meets Milwaukee County fire codes and other building regulations, demonstrate that a building is safe to occupy, and they can also be used to prove that a construction project holds a valid Milwaukee County building permit. Milwaukee County Building Departments provide information on which projects require a building permit, how to apply for a permit, and the rules for receiving a permit. They may also provide searchable databases of approved Milwaukee County building permits. Building Departments often provide online access to building permit rules and records.

Franklin Zoning Franklin WI 9229 West Loomis Road 53132 414-425-4024

Glendale City Zoning Glendale WI 5909 North Milwaukee River Parkway 53209 414-228-1744

Greenfield Zoning Greenfield WI 7325 West Forest Home Avenue 53220 414-329-5331

Hales Corners Village Zoning Hales Corners WI 5635 South New Berlin Road 53130 414-529-6160

Milwaukee Building Department Glendale WI 5909 North Milwaukee River Parkway 53209 414-228-1710

Milwaukee Permits West Allis WI 7525 West Greenfield Avenue 53214 414-302-8400

Milwaukee Zoning Milwaukee WI Fl 1, 809 N Broadway, Fl 1 53202 414-286-2501

Oak Creek Permits Oak Creek WI 8640 South Howell Avenue 53154 414-768-6547

Oak Creek Planning Department Oak Creek WI 8640 South Howell Avenue 53154 414-768-6527

Shorewood Permits Shorewood WI 3930 North Murray Avenue 53211 414-963-6983

West Allis Zoning Milwaukee WI 7525 W Greenfield Ave 53214 414-302-8460

Building Inspectors in Milwaukee County, WI ensure that all construction projects meet building codes and regulations. They are responsible for monitoring designs, building materials, Milwaukee County building safety codes, and utilities like electricity and plumbing. As part of this job, Milwaukee County Building Inspectors issue permits for new construction, remodels, renovations, and planned construction. They also issue demolition, relocation, and occupancy permits, including inspection reports that verify that a Milwaukee County property is safe for residents. Building Inspectors maintain records and reports on their inspections and permits, which include information about the Milwaukee County property owners, the property, and whether the permit is valid. Their records also show Milwaukee County violations and work stoppage orders. They provide information on how to receive a permit as well as permit requirements, and much of this information may be available on the Building Inspector website.

Cudahy Building Inspector Cudahy WI 5050 South Lake Drive 53110 414-769-2209

Fox Point Village Inspector Fox Point WI 7200 North Santa Monica Boulevard 53217 414-351-8906

Glendale Building Inspector Glendale WI 5909 North Milwaukee River Parkway 53209 414-228-1710

Milwaukee Building Inspector Milwaukee WI 841 North Broadway 53202 414-286-2507

Shorewood Village Building Inspector Shorewood WI 3930 North Murray Avenue 53211 414-847-2640

South Milwaukee Building Inspector South Milwaukee WI 2424 15th Avenue 53172 414-768-8054

Wauwatosa City Building Inspector Wauwatosa WI 7725 West North Avenue 53213 414-479-8909

West Allis City Building Inspector West Allis WI 7525 West Greenfield Avenue 53214 414-302-8450

Whitefish Bay Building Inspector Whitefish Bay WI 5300 North Marlborough Drive 53217 414-962-6690


Town and City Halls in Milwaukee County, WI provide municipal services for their community, such as preserving vital records and issuing and filing building permits. These Milwaukee County building permits may be required for a number of construction projects, including renovations, demolitions, repairs, land development, and planned construction. They may also issue land use permits related to property boundary lines, as well as occupancy permits that certify that a building meets code and can be occupied by residents in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. These records can be used to prove that a construction project has a valid Milwaukee County permit, find approved and rejected permit applications, or to look up building permit requirements, apply for a permit, or search for approved permits. Town and City Halls typically provide online access to their building permit services.

Franklin City Hall Franklin WI 9229 West Loomis Road 53132 414-425-7500

Milwaukee City Hall Milwaukee WI 200 East Wells Street, Rm 105 53202 414-286-3200

Oak Creek City Hall Oak Creek WI 8640 South Howell Avenue 53154 414-768-6500

South Milwaukee City Hall South Milwaukee WI 2424 15th Avenue 53172 414-762-2222

St Francis City Hall St. Francis WI 4235 South Nicholson Avenue 53235 414-481-2300