Building Permits

The Town of Oregon has hired SAFEbuilt to process all building permits.  

Please contact SAFEbuilt by phone (608) 688-0997 or email madisoninspections@safebuilt.com if you have questions or need an inspection.

Building permit applications are available here or you can pick up an application at the Oregon Town Hall, 1138 Union Rd., Oregon, WI  53575.  Completed permits can be dropped off at the town hall.  A representative from SAFEbuilt will contact you when your permit is available for pickup.  A permit number is required before any inspections will be scheduled.

New Home Construction

New home construction must also complete the state building permit application available here.

 Building Permit Fees

Here are the 2017 Building Permit Fees.  **Building Permit Fees are determined by SAFEbuilt.**

 2017

TOWN OF OREGON

PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Residential Building Permits (1 & 2 Family)

1. New Structures

            Plan review & inspections                              $0.14/sq. ft. all areas - Min. $125.00

            Erosion Control                                              $75.00 for duration

            DILHR Insignia                                              $50.00

            Early Start Permits                                          $75.00 each

2.  Additions

Plan review & inspections                              0.5% of building cost - Min. $125.00

3.  Remodel

Plan review & inspections                              0.5% of building cost - Min. $125.00

4.  Accessory Structures

            Up to 200 sq. ft.                                              $50.00 each    

            201 to 600 sq. ft.                                             $55.00 each    

            Above 600 sq. ft.                                            $0.085/sq. ft. all areas - Min. $60.00

5.  Minor Repairs/upgrades (Over $500 non-structural)

            Roofing, siding, decks, pools

            window or door replacement, etc.                  $50.00 each permit     

6. Razing & moving structures                                $ 0.02/sq. ft. - Min. $50.00

7.  Re-inspection fee                                                  $40.00 (Paid In Advance)

8.  Occupancy Permit                       $50.00; Multi Family $15.00 per dwelling unit

Commercial Building Permits

1.  New Structures

            Plan reviews & inspections                             $0.16/sq. ft. all areas - Min. $200.00

            Erosion Control                                              $200.00 for duration

2.  Additions

            Plan review & inspections                              0.5% of building cost - Min. $125.00

3.  Remodel

Plan review & inspections                              0.5% of building cost - Min. $125.00

4.  Early Start Permits                                              $100.00 each

5.  Razing & moving buildings                                 $0.02/sq. ft. - Min. $75.00

6.  Re-inspection fee                                                  $50.00 (Paid In Advance)

Plumbing Permits

1.  Residential

New Construction                                           $50.00 plus $0.05/sq. ft. all areas

Remodel/Additions, & Replacement              1.0% of plumbing cost - Min. $50.00

2.  Commercial  

            New                                                                $50.00 plus $0.06/sq. ft. all areas

Remodel/Additions, & Replacement              1.0% of plumbing cost - Min. $50.00  

Electric Permits

1.  Residential

New Construction                                          $50.00 plus $0.05/sq. ft. all areas

            Remodel/Additions, & Replacement              2.0% of electrical cost - Min. $50.00

2.  Commercial

            New & Remodel                                             $50.00 plus $0.06/sq. ft. all areas

                                                                                    2.0% of electrical cost

HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning) Permits

1.  Residential

            New construction                                            $50.00 plus $0.05/sq. ft. all areas

Remodel/Additions, & Replacement              1.5% of HVAC cost - Min. $50.00

2.  Commercial

            New construction                                            $50.00 plus $0.06/sq. ft. all areas

            Remodel/Additions, & Replacement              1.5% of HVAC cost - Min. $50.00

Miscellaneous

1.  Signs                                                                      $1.00/sq. ft. - Min. $25.00

2.  Fences                                                                    No charge

3.  Miscellaneous and Additional Inspections       $35.00 - Residential

                                                                                    $45.00 - Commercial

4.  Late Permit Filing if construction has started and

            Owner files                                                     Permit fee will be doubled.

            Inspector asks for application                      Permit fee will be tripled.

Agricultural Buildings

1.  Agricultural                                                          $20.00 Building Recording Fee

All new agricultural construction encompassing 200 square feet or more and all silos and grain bins.