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Municipal permit guide
Town of Dodge, WI permit planning guide
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Local guidance available Reviewed July 20, 2026
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Deck / Porch Permit Application
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Accessory Structure / Shed Permit Application
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Garage / Carport Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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HVAC / Mechanical Permit Application
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Official references
Official sources for Town of Dodge, WI
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Reference excerpts
Source excerpts for Town of Dodge, WI
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Dodge County Land Resources & Parks Permitting FAQ
s) * [Parks Winter Trail Conditions](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/trails-waterways/winter-trail-conditions) * [Community Development](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/businesses/community-development) * [Go Camping](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks) * [Report An Issue](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/report-an-issue) * [LRP Home](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/land-resources-parks) Select Language Abkhaz Acehnese Acholi Afar Afrikaans Albanian Alur Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Avar Awadhi Aymara Azerbaijani Balinese Baluchi Bambara Baoulé Bashkir Basque Batak Karo Batak Simalungun Batak Toba Belarusian Bemba Bengali Betawi Bhojpuri Bikol Bosnian Breton Bulgarian Buryat Cantonese Catalan Cebuano Chamorro Chechen Chichewa Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Chuukese Chuvash Corsican Crimean Tatar (Cyrillic) Crimean Tatar (Latin) Croatian Czech Danish Dari Dhivehi Dinka Dogri Dombe Dutch Dyula Dzongkha Esperanto Estonian Ewe Faroese Fijian Filipino Finnish Fon French French (Canada) Frisian Friulian Fulani Ga Galician Georgian German Greek Guarani Gujarati Haitian Creole Hakha Chin Hausa Hawaiian Hebrew Hiligaynon Hindi Hmong Hungarian Hunsrik Iban Icelandi
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceDodge County Land Resources & Parks Permitting FAQ
s/branding/googlelogo/1x/googlelogo_color_42x16dp.png)Translate](https://translate.google.com) * [Facebook(opens in new window/tab)](https://www.facebook.com/DodgeCountyWis) * [YouTube(opens in new window/tab)](https://www.youtube.com/@DodgeCountyWis) * [LinkedIn(opens in new window/tab)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/dodgecounty) * [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/dodgecountywis/) * [Dodge County Sheriff's Office](https://www.dodgecountysheriff.com) * [County Home](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/) Close Schools Open Menu ## Logo Image [](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov) ## Logo Title Land Resources & Parks * [Go Camping](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks) * [Report An Issue](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/report-an-issue) * [LRP Home](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/land-resources-parks)
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceDodge County Land Resources & Parks Permitting FAQ
ww.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/septic-systems) * [Sanitary Districts](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/sanitary-districts) * [Service Providers](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/service-providers) * [Floodplain Information](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/floodplain-information) * [Permits and Zoning](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting) > * FAQ # FAQ This FAQ page will continue to be updated as the public submits questions regarding zoning ordinances and land use permits. If you have a question that is not addressed below, please call [920-386-3700](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/920-386-3700) or send us an email. * [GeoPermits Online Permitting?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-19089) * [What is the difference between a Land Use Permit and a Building Permit?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13362) * [What are Setbacks?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13364) * [What towns are zoned by the County?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13366) * [In what situations does the Airport Zoning Ordinance come into effect?](h
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceDodge County Land Resources & Parks Permitting FAQ
pality (usually the town or city the building is being built in). Building permits address the and insures compliance with the WI State Uniform Dwelling Code. To find the municipality of a particular parcel, refer to our Mapping page. Land Use Permits are required: 1. Before any structure is built 2. Move or structurally alter any structure 3. Before adding or replacing an existing structure ## [What are Setbacks?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13364) In zoning and planning, a setback is the minimum required distance between a structure and a property line, road, waterway, or another feature. Setbacks are meant to provide space for safety, access, aesthetics, and environmental protection. [Building Setback and Site Diagram Information Sheet](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/resource-manager/view/c3fefc94-7f19-4261-b928-270837c24cee) [Road/Highway Setbacks](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/resource-manager/view/f42cb018-1d62-4e75-995b-f1ac581272c5) [Septic Setback](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/resource-manager/view/202012fc-523a-419e-ab24-ef1223f9d452) ## [What towns are zoned by the County?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-1336
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceDodge County Land Resources & Parks Permitting FAQ
highway markers indicating the boundaries of the opposite sides of the above. You can find the full Highway Setback Ordinance on our [Ordinances page.](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/pages/1033) ## [What towns adhere to the Highway Setback Ordinance?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13377) **Highway Setback Towns:** * Burnett * Clyman * Hubbard * Lowell * Theresa ## [When does the Shoreland Protection Ordinance apply to a project?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13379) The Shoreland Protection Ordinance is required in areas where lands are within 300 ft of a river or stream or within 1,000 ft of a lake, pond, or flowages. You can find the full ordinance on our [Ordinances page](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/pages/1033). ## [What is the process to get a Land Use Permit?](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-permitting/faq#fs-panel-13381) If you are unsure if you need a Land Use Permit, try our [permitting tool ](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/fs/pages/1034)first. To start the process, fill out and complete the Land Use Permit Application in the Land Use Permit & Worksheets drop down on the [Permits & Licensing](https://www.co.do
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceDodge County Permits and Applications
s) * [Parks Winter Trail Conditions](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/trails-waterways/winter-trail-conditions) * [Community Development](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/businesses/community-development) * [Go Camping](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/lrp-parks) * [Report An Issue](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/report-an-issue) * [LRP Home](https://www.co.dodge.wi.gov/government/land-resources-parks) Select Language Abkhaz Acehnese Acholi Afar Afrikaans Albanian Alur Amharic Arabic Armenian Assamese Avar Awadhi Aymara Azerbaijani Balinese Baluchi Bambara Baoulé Bashkir Basque Batak Karo Batak Simalungun Batak Toba Belarusian Bemba Bengali Betawi Bhojpuri Bikol Bosnian Breton Bulgarian Buryat Cantonese Catalan Cebuano Chamorro Chechen Chichewa Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Traditional) Chuukese Chuvash Corsican Crimean Tatar (Cyrillic) Crimean Tatar (Latin) Croatian Czech Danish Dari Dhivehi Dinka Dogri Dombe Dutch Dyula Dzongkha Esperanto Estonian Ewe Faroese Fijian Filipino Finnish Fon French French (Canada) Frisian Friulian Fulani Ga Galician Georgian German Greek Guarani Gujarati Haitian Creole Hakha Chin Hausa Hawaiian Hebrew Hiligaynon Hindi Hmong Hungarian Hunsrik Iban Icelandi
Official reference excerpt · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Dodge permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Dodge, WI?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Dodge?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in Town of Dodge, WI?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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