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Inspection Department
8640 S. Howell Ave.
Oak Creek, WI 53154

Office Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm (M-F)

Phone: 414-768-6547
Fax: 414-768-6589

The Inspection Department promotes the safety, health and welfare of the public by providing information and enforcing building codes and other regulations.

Dept. personnel issue permits, inspect work done, & investigate complaints. The department provides information to the public and ensures that all building construction meets state codes and city ordinances. Staff members work with contractors and property owners to assist them in building their projects to code.

Applications

Building Permit Application
Use this application for building a new home, new non-residential building, and non-residential additions.

WI Uniform Building Permit Application
Use this application for building a new home.

Oak Creek Building Permit Application
Use this application for any remodels, basement / foundation repairs, swimming pools, fences, rec rooms, signs, decks, and HVAC.

Accessory Building Permit Application
Use this application for garages, barns, sheds larger than 120 sq. ft.

Electrical Permit Application

Electrical License Application

Erosion Control Permit Application

Occupancy Permit Application
Use this application for occupancy of a brand new home, non-residential new building, any commercial addition, or leasing of a non-residential tenant space.

Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Plan Review Application

Plumbing Permit Application

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Permit Supplements

Plumbing Installations by Homeowner
Oak Creek Municipal Code Section 15.11(a) allows the owner/occupant of a single family dwelling....

Electrical Installations by Homeowner
Oak Creek Municipal Code Section 15.11(a) allows the owner/occupant of a single family dwelling....

Cautionary Statement to Owners Obtaining Building Permits


General Information

  What to bring when you apply for:
    New Residential Construction
  • • Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application
  • • Erosion Control Permit
  • • Application for Building Permit
  • • Occupancy Permit Application
  • • 2 Copies of Plat of Survey
  • • 3 Sets of Architecturial Plans
  • • Heat Loss Calculation Sheet
    New Commercial Construction
  • • Application for Building Permit
  • • 5 Sets of Plans including 2 State Approved
    Shed, Fence, or Swimming Pool
  • • Oak Creek Building Permit Application
  • • Plat of Survey
  • • Setback Information
    Deck
  • • Oak Creek Building Permit Application
  • • Plat of Survey
  • • Setback Information
  • • Plans for the Deck
    Garage
  • • Accessory Building Permit
  • • Plat of Survey
  • • Setback Information
  • • Plans or Detailed Information
    Structure Additions
  • • Oak Creek Building Permit Application
  • • Plat of Survey (if adding on 1st level)
  • • 2 Sets of Plans
    Remodels / Rec Rooms
  • • Oak Creek Building Permit Application
  • • Project Plans
  • • Information for Electrical Permit
  FAQ: What is?
    Plat of Survey
A survey of your property. If you dont have one, we may be able to provide one for you.
    Setback Information
The distance from the property lot line and the house to the structure you are building.
  More Information:
    WI Administrative Code Website
    City Municipal Zoning Code

Code Permit Fees

Plumbing Permit Fees (.pdf)

Electrical Permit Fees (.pdf)

Building Permit Fees (.pdf)

Richard R. Bolender
Mayor

Jeff Lynch
Inspection Supervisor

 

 

City of Oak Creek
8640 S. Howell Avenue
Oak Creek WI 53154
2009
Webmaster: cgeiger@oakcreekwi.org

Phone: 414.768.6500
Fax: 414.768.9587