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Building Inspector and Permitting

Building Inspector

Jeremy Phillis

General Engineering Company

jphillis@generalengineering.net
(608) 697-7807

Contact for general building permit issuance and requirements.

Office hours are held Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call ahead to set up an appointment. 

Zoning Administrator

City Administrator

Cory Isaacs

(608) 489-2521

Contact for roofing, driveway, and fence permits, as well as zoning and setback information for any construction.

When Do You Need a Building Permit in the City of Hillsboro?

  • An addition or structural changes to exterior or interior of your home or any accessory structure.
  • Any type of electrical, heating or plumbing work that is not considered maintenance; examples of maintenance could be changing: a faucet; electrical device (switch, light); furnace, or water heater if same size.
  • Putting up a fence.
  • Building a new house, garage, storage shed, pool, porch or deck
  • Finishing or remodeling a basement, or rooms
  • Remodeling a bathroom or kitchen if you have any structural or mechanicals (plumbing, electrical, Heating /Ventilation/Air-Conditioning (HVAC)
  • Installation of wood stoves and fireplaces
  • Replacement of roofing shingles or siding
  • Hot tub or whirlpools
  • Installing and modifying private driveways on your property
  • Razing/removing a structure from your property

  • Replacement of same size door and windows
  • Installing storm windows
  • Making minor repairs
  • Changing flooring, carpet, or inlaid wood or tile
  • Installing private sidewalks on your property

Ordinances and State Statutes require building permits. If you do not get a building permit when required the fees can be legally doubled, a stop work order will be posted and you could be fined for every day the work is not in compliance. If you are not sure whether your project requires a building permit, please contact the inspector on duty.

  • Complete Application with any required contractor information
  • Any applicable building plans and drawings
  • Detailed site plan with property boundary setbacks
  • Any other information requested by the Building Inspector or Zoning Administrator

When Do You Need A Permit? - PDF

 

Prior to starting any project, please contact City Hall at (608) 489-2521. This is also not a final list, so if in doubt, contact City Hall or the Building Inspector.
 
More information may be found at: https://hillsborowi.com/permits-licenses-forms/