Do I Need a Permit?
Building permits are required for most projects except for purely cosmetic projects such as painting and flooring. The owner, who currently resides at the property, can obtain permits and do their own work. All rental properties require a licensed contractor to pull the permit and perform the work. An applicant wishing to build or remodel an existing structure located within a regulated floodplain may be required to provide an itemized list of improvements to determine compliance with applicable Federal and State requirements. For further details, please contact the Zoning Administrator, (920) 448-3300 or inspmail@greenbaywi.gov.
Following is a list of common projects requiring a permit. Do you need a permit for your project? Find out below!
| Type of Work | Permit | Please Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Basement Alterations | Yes | Inspections |
| Bathroom Alterations | Yes | Inspections |
| Car Port | Yes | Inspections |
| Chimney | Contact Inspections | Inspections |
| Commercial Building Alterations | Yes | Inspections |
| Deck | Yes | Inspections |
| Deck-Decking board Replacement (Non-structural) | No | |
| Door Install-Commercial (New or exact) | Yes | Inspections |
| Door New Opening-Residential | Yes | Inspections |
| Door Replacement-Residential (Exact) | No | |
| Driveway Install, Alterations/Parking Slab | Yes | Inspections |
| Electrical Work | Yes | Inspections |
| Grading/Excavating (Over 4,000 SF land disturbance, 100 CY excavating) | Yes | Inspections & Public Works |
| Fence (Only if over 50 feet long) | Yes | Inspections |
| Fence-Under 50 Feet Long (Zoning setbacks/restrictions still apply) | No | |
| Fireplace | Yes | Inspections |
| Fill (Over 100 CY) | Yes | DPW |
| Flooring (New carpet, tile, etc.) | No | |
| Furnace Install | Yes | Inspections |
| Garage New | Yes | Inspections |
| Garage Addition | Yes | Inspections |
| Hot Tub, Whirlpool, Spa | Yes | Inspections |
| House Additions | Yes | Inspections |
| House Alterations (Structural) | Yes | Inspections |
| HVAC Work | Yes | Inspections |
| Insulation House | Yes | Inspections |
| Insulation Detached Garage | No | |
| Interior Demolition | Yes | Inspections |
| Kitchen Cabinet Replacement | No | |
| Landscaping | No | |
| Landscaping New Wall/Berm Over 6 Feet | Yes | Inspections |
| Lawn Sprinkler System | Yes | Inspections |
| Move Building | Yes | Inspections |
| New Drywall | Yes | Inspections |
| Patio Slab | Yes | Inspections |
| Plumbing Work | Yes | Inspections |
| Pond | Yes | Inspections |
| Pool (If permanent for season) (Small kiddie pools do not apply) | Yes | Inspections |
| Porch Install/Replacement | Yes | Inspections |
| Ramp Install | Yes | Inspections |
| Raze Building Over 150 SF | Yes | Inspections |
| Raze Buildings Under 150 SF | No | |
| Roofing Commercial (includes apartments with 3 or more units) | Yes | Inspections |
| Roofing Residential (No structural changes, i.e. replacing plywood sheathing) | No | |
| Roofing Residential (With structural changes) | Yes | Inspections |
| Shed 0nly If Over 50 SF | Yes | Inspections |
| Shed-Under 50 SF (Zoning setbacks/restrictions still apply) | No | |
| Sidewalks/Aprons/Curb In City Right-of-Way | Yes | Inspections & Public Works |
| Siding Commercial (Includes apartments - 3 or more units) | Yes | Inspections |
| Siding Residential | No | |
| Signs | Yes | Planning |
| Sunroom Addition | Yes | Inspections |
| Tents-Residential | No | |
| Tents-Commercial Over 400 Sf | Yes | Inspections |
| Water/Sanitary/Storm Connections | Yes | Inspections & Public Works |
| Water Heater New | Yes | Inspections |
| Water Heater Replacement-Change of Type (Gas to electric or electric to gas) | Yes | Inspections |
| Water Heater Replacement-Same Type (Electric to electric or gas to gas) | No | |
| Water Heater - Changing Vent Types | Yes | Inspections |
| Window New Opening-Residential | Yes | Inspections |
| Window Replacement-Commercial (exact or new) | Yes | Inspections |
| Window Replacement-Residential (exact) | No |
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Inspections and Enforcement
Phone: 920-448-3300
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Planning and Projects
Phone: 920-448-3400
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Public Works
Phone: 920-448-3100
If your property is in a Historic District you will need to apply for a certificate of appropriateness. Please call 920-448-3300 to verify if your property is in a Historic District.