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The permitting process for a new dwelling in Douglas County requires:
The Code is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) Safety and Buildings Division, based on rules outlined in SPS 320-325. In rural Douglas County each town is responsible to assure the proper procedures are met. Each town has created an ordinance or resolution outlining the permitting process to include application, plan review, and inspections required in the Code. Plan reviewers and building inspectors may be state or municipal employees or private firms under contract with the town.
Specific questions concerning the administration of the UDC within your town or village should be referred to the Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector of that municipality. Contact your municipal office.