Residential

• New Building Permit Information (for one- and two-family new construction)
  • Zoning Certificate Form
  • Standard Erosion Control Plan
  • Sidewalk Grade Form (for driveway construction) 
  • Building Project Contractor Credential Verfication Form
• Residential Building Permit Application for Exterior Alterations Only (Siding, Roofing, Window/Door Replacement)
• Residential Building Permit Application (for non-exterior projects) 
• Waiver of Contractor Certification Form
• Residental Deck Construction Information
• Residential Roofing
• Property Line Location/Property Surveys:  The City of Wausau does not assist home owners in locating property irons, surveying private property, or locating property lines between private properties.  More information can be found here.
• Link to Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) for one- and two-family dwellings

Commercial

• Commercial Permit Submittal Information
• Application for Review -- State SBD118 Form
• Zoning Certificate Form
• Stormwater Application Form
• Link to State of Wisconsin Commercial Forms
• Link to State of Wisconsin Commercial Codes

Building Permit Fee Schedule

Electrical

• When are Electrical Permits Required (per WMC Chapter 18.16)
• Electrical Permit Application
• Electrical Permit Fee Schedule
• Electrical Contractors License (Application)   2013 Annual Fee is $150.00 

Plumbing

• When are Plumbing Permits Required (per WMC Chapter 19.12)
• Plumbing Permit Application
• Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule
• Link to State Plumbing Forms (for contractors) 

Signs

• Sign Zoning Certificate and Permit
• Sign Permit Fee Schedule
• Downtown (Central Business District) Obstruction Permit (Application)