Milwaukee Building Permits

Official fees, requirements, and Department of Neighborhood Services application links for common residential projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

🏛 Department of Neighborhood Services 📅 Updated April 2026

About Building Permits in Milwaukee

Building permits in Milwaukee are issued by the City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS). Most residential permit applications are submitted online through the Milwaukee ePlans portal at milwaukee.gov/en/city-government/departments/neighborhood-services.htm. Processing times for standard residential projects typically run 5–10 business days for standard residential permits.

2018 Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC). Milwaukee requires Erosion Control Plans for construction projects that disturb more than 4,000 sq ft of soil.

Inspections are scheduled through the Milwaukee DNS portal.

Project Types in Milwaukee

Select a project to see permit requirements, fees, and how to apply.

Deck Permit$100–$100 -- Required Fence Permit$65–$150 -- Sometimes Required Shed Permit$65–$250 -- Required Pool Permit$65–$65 -- Required Roof Replacement Permit$65–$65 -- Required Kitchen Remodel Permit$300–$1,000 -- Required Bathroom Remodel Permit$200–$800 -- Required ADU Permit$1,000–$2,500 -- Required Electrical Panel Permit$50–$300 -- Required HVAC Permit$65–$400 -- Required