Forms and Permits
Building Permits
A county permit is required for any new structure or an addition to an existing structure which can be obtained from Planning & Park Commission, 4319 Expo Drive, Manitowoc. After obtaining a county permit, a town permit is also needed.
Improvements to property that have a value over $1,000.00 are required to obtain a building permit for $15.00 except replacement of roofing or siding.These permits may be obtained from the clerk/Treasurer and mailed to 2417 Elm Road, Manitowoc See Form – (Building Permit Application).
New Homes
After obtaining a county permit from Planning and Park Commission, a town permit is also required. The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code requires all new homes being built need to be inspected. Cost of permit will be: One-family dwelling $635.00 (includes 9 inspections), Two-family dwelling $785.00 (includes 11 inspections) See Forms – Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application and Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits.
Also any new homes are required to have an address marker installed in front of their residence. The cost for the address marker is $75.00 which includes the sign, post and installation. The purpose of the address markers is for the emergency responders to better locate addresses in the Township.
Deliver the following documents with the appropriate fees to Caroline Sonnenburg, Town of Manitowoc, 2417 Elm Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220
- Three (3) sets of legible, drawn-to-scale building plans
- Completed Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application
- Energy calculations
- Plot plan showing the location of the dwelling and any other buildings, etc. on the site with respect to property lines
- Erosion control plan
- A copy of the County sanitary permit
- A copy of the County Zoning permit
If the above documentation is Code compliant, a Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit will be issued.
A building permit is required before any on-site construction, including excavation for a structure may begin
Inspections include:
- Footings before pouring
- Foundation before backfilling
- Rough-in (general construction, plumbing, electrical and heating)
- Insulation
- Occupancy inspection within 5 business days after notification from permit applicant
- One additional inspection included, as needed.
Each of these inspections will be done with 2 business days after notification from permit applicant.
Driveway Permit
A permit is required if installing a new driveway or existing driveway extension or blacktopping of driveway. See form – Town Road Right Away
Forms and Permits Download List
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VOTING
Application for Absentee Ballot EB-121
Voter Registration Application
When sending in your voter registration application, send a copy of your driver's license
Building and Remodeling
Building and Remodeling Permit Application
Also send a copy from Planning and Park when changing the structure of your home.
Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application
This permit is for brand new homes
ROADS/ROADWORK - Following conditions must be met regarding New or Existing Driveways
Application for permit to perform work within Town Road Right-Of-Way
DOGS
LOTTERY
Late Lottery & Gaming Credit Claim Form
TAVERN LICENSES
Application for License to Serve Fermented Malt Beverages and Intoxicating Liquors
Original Alcohol Beverage License Application
Renewal Alcohol Beverage License Application
PROPERTY ASSESSMENT
Objection Form For Real Property Assessment
Complete form in INK ONLY and PRINT. Return to the town clerk: Caroline Sonnenburg, 2417 Elm Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220
