Town of Algoma

Applications and Permits

One and Two Family Building Permit Application

The State of Wisconsin now requires that all one or two family building permit applications be filled out online. Complete guidelines and application materials can be found using the link below. No permits will be issued until the online application has been completed.

One/Two Family Permit Application
One & Two Family Uniform Dwelling Code

Required Town of Algoma Permits

Note: Permits are required and must be obtained before work begins. Failure to obtain permits will result in the doubling of permit fees and possibly the issuance of a citation.
If you have questions concerning permits, please contact the issuing department listed below. For details on any particular permit, click on the appropriate link above.

Town of Algoma Fee Schedule
Approved Heavy Traffic Routes

Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department

Building Inspector

Permits issued by appointment only

Algoma Sanitary District #1

3477 Miller Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904
(920) 426-0335
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Winnebago County Planning and Zoning Department

112 Otter Street
P. O. Box 2808
Oshkosh, WI 54903-2808
(920) 232-3344
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Permits

Sanitary Permit

Issued by Algoma Sanitary District #1 (if property is in sanitary district) or Winnebago County Zoning Department (if property is not in sanitary district). A sanitary permit is required prior to any work being done on a sewer lateral. This includes the original installation of a lateral and any time a sewer lateral is disconnected. If a sanitary permit is needed, it is required to be issued prior to the issuance of any other permits.

Building Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department. A building permit is required for the construction of any structure or anytime more than $1,000.00 in work is going to be done to an existing building or any work that will affect the type of occupancy, area of structure, structural strength, natural light requirements or exits from a building. Zoning Permits for fences, pool, decks and storage sheds are issued by Winnebago County Zoning Department. If a sanitary permit is required, it needs to be obtained prior to this permit being issued

Please click on the link for a printout of the Building Permit: Building Permit

Electrical Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department. A electrical permit is required to perform any electrical work. The only exception is the replacement of existing fixtures with the same type of fixture.

Please click on the link for a printout of the Building Permit, which includes the Electrical Permit

Plumbing Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department. If a sanitary permit is required it must be obtained prior to the issuance of this permit. A plumbing permit is required any time work is done to the plumbing system. This includes the water distribution and drain & vent pipes. The only exception is for the replacement of plumbing fixtures that does not involve the relocation of water, drain or vent pipes. Note: Replacing a water heater does not require a permit.

Please click on the link for a printout of the Building Permit, which includes the Plumbing Permit

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department as part of the Building Permit. A permit is not required for replacement systems.

Winnebago County Zoning Permit

Issued by Winnebago County Zoning Department. A zoning permit is required prior to constructing, reconstructing, enlarging, extending, converting or moving a structure. This includes accessory buildings, decks, pools, fences and signs. Interior alterations do not require a zoning permit, unless it will affect the structure. The zoning permit will be issued by Winnebago County Planning and Zoning Department.

Demolition Permit

Issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department. A demolition permit is required prior to demolishing any structure.

Please click on the link for a printout of the Demolition Permit, which is included in the Building Permit: Demolition Permit

Occupancy Permit

An Occupancy Permit is required prior to moving into or living in any structure. Failure to possess a signed occupancy permit prior to moving in will result in the loss of the Occupancy Permit fee. The permit is issued by the Town’s Building Inspector only after the inspection has been completed and there have been no noted health or safety violations

Moving Permit

A Moving Permit is issued by Town of Algoma Building Inspection Department. The permit is required prior to moving any building within, into, or through the town.

Driveway/Culvert and Work within Right-Of-Way Permit

A culvert is required prior to constructing a new driveway. Town Staff will determine the size and length necessary. The owner is responsible for purchasing the culvert and end walls and having them properly set. All work done within the right-of-way requires a permit. This is to ensure that there is proper drainage.

Please click on the link for a printout of the Driveway Culvert Installation Permit: Culvert Permit

Please click on the link for a printout of the Driveway Approach Permit: Driveway Permit

Please click on the link for a printout of the Work within Right-Of-Way Permit: Work Within Right-of-Way Permit