Plover, Wisconsin Building Permit Guide

In the Village of Plover, building permits come from the Department of Building Inspection, which sits inside the Plover Fire Department at 2400 Post Road (715-345-5312) and enforces the building, plumbing, HVAC, electrical and zoning codes. Applications go in online through the village’s InspectWiz program, staff review them in one to three business days, and the issued permit arrives by email once the fee is paid. Under the fee schedule revised January 5, 2026, a new house costs $0.10 per square foot plus a $50 plan review and the $40 state seal.

What requires a building permit in Plover?

Chapter 212 of the village code starts broad: no building may be erected, enlarged, altered, moved, demolished or used, and no ground broken for one, until the owner or an authorized agent has a permit from the Building Inspector. The village then publishes a long list of everyday jobs that fall under that rule.

The under-$1,000 rule in section 212-5 has a catch: any accessory structure still needs a land use permit under the zoning chapter. A parcel may carry no more than two accessory structures, and shipping containers, trailers, semi-trailers and tarp-covered structures are banned as sheds in every zoning district. Pools are regulated when they hold water more than 18 inches deep; temporary pools of 150 square feet or less are excluded, and every regulated pool needs a fence or barrier, or a securely fastened cover able to bear a 250-pound person.

What the village decides and what the state holds

Plover adopts the state’s Uniform Dwelling Code for new homes, additions and remodeling, and the Commercial Building Code, electrical code and plumbing code for the buildings they cover. Local rules sit on top: the top of a basement wall must be at least 20 inches above the finished centerline of the street (24 inches for a walkout, measured to the first living floor), the finished grade beside new construction must be at least one foot above the street centerline, and all storm water must stay on the lot unless the Village Board approves otherwise as part of a larger development.

Plover building department: who handles permitting

The Department of Building Inspection handles plan review, permits and inspections for houses and, within its delegation, commercial buildings. DSPS’s list of UDC delegated agents, current as of September 24, 2026, shows the Village of Plover as delegated for new one- and two-family dwellings. The separate Town of Plover has its own delegation and its own contract inspector, so check which Plover your parcel is in before applying.

Plover permit types

Every permit starts in InspectWiz. A small job needs only the application and fee; larger projects such as additions need construction plans and a survey. Once staff approve it, an email or call says the permit is ready for payment, and the permit is emailed after payment posts.

Residential permits

• New one- and two-family homes. The village handout asks for the state UDC application completed online up to the signature line, one set of plans to stay on file, a plot plan showing the house, driveway and the elevations of the ground floor and garage floor against the street centerline, heat loss calculations (energy worksheet), the erosion control form and truss calculations if trusses are used. The handout allows about one to two weeks from submittal to issuance.
• Additions, garages, sheds and decks. Priced by square foot with a smaller plan review; accessory buildings follow the garage and shed handout.
• Pools, fences, wood stoves and trade-only jobs. Each has its own line in the fee schedule.

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Commercial permits

Plover is a delegated municipality for commercial plan review of new buildings up to 50,000 cubic feet and additions or alterations up to 100,000 cubic feet, and the village says it may inspect buildings of any size in place of DSPS. Larger plans go to the state first, and plans for buildings under the state code must carry DSPS approval where required. Commercial electrical and plumbing permits, plan review and inspections are handled by DSPS or its designee, although the village still collects every trade contractor’s information for the property file.

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What comes before the building permit

• Site plan review. Required for every new structure in the village except single-family homes, through the 2026 site plan review application.
• Zoning approvals. Conditional use permits (Plan Commission recommendation, Village Board decision), rezoning, temporary uses, certified survey maps and plats use the Community Development forms; variances go to the Board of Zoning Appeals, which meets as needed.
• Impact fees. Park impact fees, and water and sewer impact fees under Chapter 323, are paid before the building permit is issued.
• Water and sewer laterals. A water/wastewater connection permit ($40) must be signed before laterals are buried and expires in 90 days.
• Driveways and the right-of-way. Driveway and culvert permits come from the village; a second driveway approach needs Public Works Committee approval first.
• Floodplain and shoreland. Chapters 530 and 543 regulate building in mapped floodplain and shoreland-wetland areas.

Plover permit costs and fees

Fees come from the Village of Plover Building Inspection Permit Fees (Chapter A600, Form 2, revised January 5, 2026); Chapter 212 says they are paid when the application is filed under the village fee schedule. New buildings are charged by square foot, and work that cannot be measured by area is charged by value.

Worked example from the schedule: a new 2,400-square-foot house pays 2,400 × $0.10 = $240 for the building permit, plus the $50 plan review and the $40 state seal, $330 before trade permits. Electrical, plumbing and HVAC on the same house add $0.06 per square foot each ($144 apiece at 2,400 square feet), and a residential occupancy permit for one unit is $30.

New homes also owe impact fees before the permit is issued. The 2026 park impact fee is $608 for a single-family home or a unit with three or more bedrooms, $435 for a two-bedroom unit and $324 for a studio or one-bedroom unit; the village resets it each year by the consumer price index. Water and sewer impact fees are also charged under Chapter 323 and change yearly, so ask Community Development for the current amount.

Trade permits and who may pull them

For houses and other buildings within the village’s reach, trade permits come from the same Department of Building Inspection and are inspected by village staff.

• Electrical: Chapter 272 requires all electrical work to be done by a state-certified master electrician or under one’s supervision, except for homeowners working in the home they own and occupy.
• Plumbing: water heaters, softeners, dishwashers, fixture replacements, backflow devices and turf irrigation all need a permit. New laterals must be inspected and tested before the trench is backfilled.
• HVAC: new or replacement furnaces, boilers and air conditioners, new ductwork and boiler piping, and solid-fuel stoves need permits; a stove permit is issued under the radiant heating unit section of Chapter 212.
• Commercial trades: electrical and plumbing permits, plan review and inspections for commercial buildings go through DSPS or its designee.

For new homes, the state UDC application asks for the Dwelling Contractor and Dwelling Contractor Qualifier certification numbers; an owner who will live in the home may apply without them.

How to apply for a Plover building permit

Review, corrections and what causes delay

A new-house package is incomplete without the plot-plan elevations, energy calculations and erosion control form. Starting before the permit is issued doubles the fee. A permit lapses if work does not begin within six months or makes no significant progress over two construction seasons, and every permit lapses two years after issuance.

Inspections and occupancy in Plover

The contractor responsible for each stage calls Building Inspection at 715-345-5312 at least 48 hours ahead. The handout notes that state rules give the inspector two business days to make the inspection before work may proceed. A transit must be on site at the footing inspection so elevations can be checked.

• Footings before the pour, then the foundation after the pour and before backfill
• Under-slab vapor barrier and drain tile, underground plumbing with the air test, and the sewer and water laterals
• Electrical service, then the rough framing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC inspections, which can be done in one visit
• Insulation before drywall
• Final inspection before anyone moves in

An occupancy permit is issued on request once the building and site plan match the approved plans. If the house is substantially complete but has minor corrections, final grading or ground cover still to finish, a temporary occupancy permit can be issued with conditions. Re-inspections cost $50 for the first, $100 for the second and $200 for each one after that, and going ahead without calling for a required inspection costs $50.

Wisconsin building code in Plover

Plover enforces the state codes as the delegated agency for houses and, within its limits, commercial buildings. FEMA’s Community Status Book lists the village (community 550340) among Wisconsin communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program, with flood maps effective July 20, 2009; the village’s Chapter 530 floodplain zoning applies in the mapped areas.

Wisconsin's Uniform Dwelling Code covers one- and two-family homes. Its Commercial Building Code covers public buildings, workplaces and buildings of three or more units. Local ordinances must conform to both. Wisconsin rules

Plover permit search and official resources

The village posts a monthly building permit report on its Building Permit Reports page, with editions from August 2025 through October 2026. For older permit files and other records, the Village Clerk’s office maintains public records at the Municipal Building (715-345-5250), and paper copies of the municipal code cost $0.25 a page.

• Building Inspector page and InspectWiz link
• InspectWiz online permit application
• Applications, forms and requirements
• Building inspection permit fees (revised January 5, 2026)
• Single- and two-family new construction handout
• When to call for inspections
• Park impact fee schedule 2026
• Detached garage and shed requirements
• Water and wastewater connection permit
• Secondary driveway approach application
• Chapter 212, Building Construction
• Chapter 272, Electrical Standards
• Chapter 323, Impact Fees
• Village ordinance codes (zoning, floodplain, shoreland)
• Zoning administration and site plan review
• Zoning applications (CUP, site plan, variance, CSM)
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Private well permits
• Monthly building permit reports
• Clerk’s Department (public records)
• DSPS UDC delegated agents list
• FEMA Community Status Book, Wisconsin

Plover building permit FAQs

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Plover?

Not if it is a straight re-roof or re-side; the fee schedule says no permit is needed for roofing or siding with identical materials, and the village list requires one only when structural alterations are made.

How much does a building permit for a new house cost?

$0.10 per square foot with a $50 minimum, plus a $50 plan review and $40 state seal, so 2,400 square feet comes to $330 before trade permits and the 2026 park impact fee of $608.

Does a small shed need a permit?

Accessory structures under 100 square feet need no building permit, but they still have to meet zoning rules, and a parcel may have only two accessory structures.

How long does permit review take?

The inspectors review online applications in one to three business days; for a new home the village suggests allowing one to two weeks from submittal to issuance.

Can I do my own electrical work?

Yes, in the home you own and occupy; otherwise Chapter 272 requires a state-certified master electrician or work under one’s supervision.

Who handles commercial projects?

The village reviews new commercial buildings up to 50,000 cubic feet and additions or alterations up to 100,000 cubic feet; larger plans, and all commercial electrical and plumbing, go to DSPS or its designee.

Is the Town of Plover the same office?

No. The Town of Plover is a separate municipality with its own UDC delegation and contract inspector; the village’s Building Inspection office covers only village parcels.

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This guide is provided by Alliance Permitting for general information about Plover permitting. Requirements, fees, and procedures change; confirm details with the permitting authority before relying on them.