Office Hours

Morning in-office hours for Inspectors at City Hall are 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday thru Friday. If you have questions, or would like to set up an appointment outside of the scheduled office hours, click here for Inspector contact information.  The main telephone number is 920-832-6411.

Approved Building Permits

Click here to view building permits issued in the last 90 days.

Online Permit Applications 

Statement of Insurance Coverage

• Accessory Building Permit
• Additional information about Fences and Walls
• Basement Foundation Permit Application
• Building Permit Application - Commercial Alteration
• Building Permit Application - Interior Remodel
• Building Permit Application
• Demo Permit and statement of insurance coverage
• Driveway Permit Application
• Electrical Permit Application (Contractor)
• Electrical Permit Application (Homeowner)
• Erosion & Sediment Control Permit
• Fence Permit
• Fire Protection Plan Review
• HVAC Permit Application
• Plan Review Permit - NEW 2023
• Plumbing Permit Application and statement of insurance coverage
• Pool Permit
• Sewer Permit Application and statement of insurance coverage
• Siding Permit Application
• Sign Permit Application
• UDC One and Two Family Application
• UDCPlan Submittal Checklist

 Online Payments

Reinspection Fee 

Board of Zoning Appeals Fee

Lot Lines 

The City of Appleton does not determine lot line locations for owners that are proposing to erect a fence or other structure. Lot line(s) may be determined by locating the surveying irons or hiring a surveyor.

Accessory Buildings

 Accessory Buildings 
     *  Sheds

Pools

A building and electrical permit is required for all pools that are capable of holding two (2) feet of water. Also, a four (4) foot fence is required to keep the pool secure in accordance with Section 4-549 of the Municipal Code.

Make a Complaint

Click File a complaint to file a complaint 

Plan Review

Plumbing Plan Review Application

Commercial, HVAC, Lighting and Building Plan Review 

Plan Review Application

Cross Connection Program

Information
Explanation
Compliance Statement

Contact Us

Contact:	Kurt Craanen - Inspection Supervisor Phone: (920) 832-6411 Fax: (920) 832-6489 Click here to email
Mailing Address:	City of Appleton 100 N. Appleton Street Appleton, WI 54911 Map This links to an Internet site not affiliated with the City of Appleton. By providing links to other sites, the City of Appleton does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available at these sites.
Hours:	8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - Friday  Closed on all City Observed Holidays

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