City of Algoma

Building Inspector - Brett Guilette
Office Hours at City Hall: Tuesday 8:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M. Office Phone: (920) 487-5203Cell Phone: (920) 495-3232

Building Permit Application

RESIDENTIAL - 1 & 2 FAMILY

New Structure - 1 & 2 Family Homes: (Fees include building, electric, plumbing, HVAC and erosion)

• - 1,499 sq. ft.                          $850.00
• 1,500 - 1,999 sq. ft.                  $1,000.00
• 2,000 - 2,4900 sq. ft.               $1,100.00
• 2,500 - 3,000 sq. ft.                 $1,150.00
• ver 3,000 sq. ft.                     $1,150.00 + $0.10 per sq. ft.  
• Manufactured Dwellings          $500.00
• Duplexes add $100.00 to the above fees

State Seal - $35.00Additions/Remodeling/Alterations:

• uilding          $0.11 per sq. ft. (all areas) - $75.00 Minimum 
• lectric, Plumbing, & HVAC
  • 0 - 600 sq. ft. - $40.00
  • 601 - 1,000 sq. ft. - $50.00
  • 1,001 - 1,500 sq. ft. - $75.00
  • 1,501 - 2,500 sq. ft. - $100.00
  • Over 2,500 sq. ft. - $0.04/sq ft.

Re-roof/Residing - $30.00Electric Service - $45.00 Residential HVAC (New or Replacement Units) - $40.00 per unitManufactured Homes - HUD Homes or House Trailers (Fee includes slab, electric service & occupancy) - $150.00Temporary Occupancy - $50.00Early Start - (Footing and Foundation Only) - $50.00Erosion Control (additions only) - $35.00

ACCESSORY STRUCTURES > 150 SQ. FT.

Detached Garages, Decks (All Sizes) or Storage Buildings: 

• $0.08 per sq. ft. 
• $40.00 Minimum
• Add $40.00 if electric is installed

COMMERCIAL

New Buildings, Additions, Alterations or Remodels:

• uilding               $0.12 per sq. ft. - $75.00 Minimum 
• Electric, lumbing, & HVAC
  • 0 - 600 sq. ft. - $50.00
  • 601 - 1,250 sq. ft. - $75.00
  • 1,251 - 2,000 sq. ft. - $100.00
  • 2,001 - 2,500 sq. ft. - $125.00
  • over 2,500 sq. ft. - $0.04/sq. ft.
• Storage Buildings, Warehouses or Detached Garage $0.08 per sq. ft. 

Re-roof/Residing - $30.00Temporary Occupancy, Change of Use or Occupancy - $50.00Early Start - $100.00Electric Service - $55.00HVAC (New or Replacement Units) - $50.00 per unitErosion Control - $75.00Plan Review (other than state review) - $100.00

FENCE PERMITS

Fence Permit - $40.00Fence ApplicationRestrictions on Fences:

1. No Fence shall exceed 7 feet in height
2. The portion of the fence located from the building setback line to the street line shall not exceed 4 1/2 feet in height.
3. The finished side of the fence shall face the abutting property
4. No barbed wire or electrically charged fence shall be permitted in the City.
5. On corner lots where a front or side yard is required, no fence hedge, building or other obstruction more than 3 feet in height measured from the established grade of the street shall be placed so as to interfere with clear vision from one street to the other across the corner.

SIGN PERMITS

Sign Permits - $40.00
Sign Permit ApplicationTemporary Sign Permits - $5.00/day (Maximum $40)

MISCELLANEOUS

Re-Inspection Fee - $30.00Failure to Call for Inspection - $30.00

FEES DOUBLE IF WORK IS STARTED BEFORE A PERMIT IS ISSUED!

Extension to Permit (Permits are valid for 24 months) - Minimum Fees

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Re-zoning, Variance, Annexation and Others - $250.00 per Hearing.Please contact City Hall at (920) 487-5203 to discuss setting up a hearing. 

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

Certificate of Occupancy permit is required. The Building Inspector shall have issued a Certificate of Occupancy stating that the structure is ready and suitable for occupancy and is in conformity with Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code of the City of Algoma.

ELECTRICAL LICENSE

A special license must be obtained from City Hall to perform electrical work within the City. The special license shall be issued to a Wisconsin State Licensed Master Electrician and the fee shall be $20.00 per year. Please contact City Hall at (920) 487-5203 to obtain a license.