Building Inspection

Required Permits

Any project that requires excavating, improving, altering, converting, repairing, extending, or demolishing of a lot, building, or structure must first obtain a building permit.

According to Section 11.05(2) of the City of Middleton Municipal Ordinance, “Minor Repairs; Permit Not Necessary - Notwithstanding Subsection (1) no permit shall be required for any repairs that are non-structural including, but not limited to replacement of same or smaller size windows and doors, siding, gutters, and roofing where the total cost of repairs or maintenance is less than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00); however, no heating, plumbing or electrical repairs shall be subject to this exception.”

In addition to a building permit, no structure shall be erected or altered without obtaining a zoning permit under Section 10.10.41 of the City of Middleton Municipal Ordinance.

Most permits can be issued within 2 to 3 business days. However, permits for new construction, commercial plan reviews, and some additions and alterations may require up to two to four weeks for processing, depending on the scope of work submitted.  Permits MUST be obtained before construction can begin.