Building Permits

Building permits are required for any project with an estimated contractors cost of $5,000.00 or more and also for fences, sheds, decks or any time ground is being covered that was not previously covered.

For smaller projects or remodeling, please use the building permit form below.  

For a fence, please use the fence permit application below. A plat survey is required for fences, sheds, decks, or any time ground is being covered that was not previously covered.

For a NEW construction form, please click on the State Building Permit link below.  The City of Seymour will only accept permits for one and two family homes after the builder or owner has submit the State online permit application.  After the permit has been completed, the plans, heat calcs, plot plans, etc. can be brought to the Municipal Building, 328 N Main St, Seymour.

John Schoen is the Zoning Inspector and can be reached at 920-851-0121.

Paul Hermes is the Residential Building Inspector and can be reached at 920-858-0102.

Commercial Inspecting is done by the State of WI. Commercial permits need to be submit using an online permit system called eSLA. Contact General Engineering bfassett@generalengineering.net or call 608-742-2169 for commercial inspections

The City of Seymour only issues permits for within the City of Seymour jurisdiction.  Please call before issuing a check.  The City makes the final determination of fees due.  If you have questions, please call 920-833-2209.