Town of Manitowoc Rapids
Building Permits
A permit is required from the Manitowoc County Planning and Zoning Department, 4319 Expo Drive, for the construction of ANY structure, i.e., deck, porch, shed, garage, etc. prior to the issuing of the town permit.
A Town building permit is required for all improvements.
Cost of a building permit pertains to the cost of improvement.
$10.00 - Improvements between $0 to $500
$20.00 - Improvements between $501 to $2500
$50.00 - Improvements over $2501
Additions to existing homes will require inspections. Most additions will require the building and electrical inspections. Plumbing will be required only if new plumbing is being installed.
$200.00 - Building Inspection
$100.00 - Electrical Inspection
$100.00 - Plumbing Inspection
$650.00 - New Home Construction Permit
**The owner/builder MUST complete and provide a copy of the State Permit before a new home permit will be issued.
A $100.00 fee will be applied if it proof is not provided.
$100.00 - Address Marker for New Construction
Fill out a building permit application along with your payment and mail it to:
Town of Manitowoc Rapids
P.O. Box 123
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0123
Or come to the Town Hall on the 2nd Wednesdays of the month (unless otherwise posted) from 5-7pm to receive your building permit.
Culvert Permits
Culvert Permits can be obtained by contacting Road Foreman Jeremy Stradal at the office (920) 682-3300.
Cost of the permit is $50.00. Payment can be made to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids.
Utility Permits
Utility Permits are issued to utility companies that are performing any type of utility work on Town Road right-of-ways. Contact Road Foreman Jeremy Stradal at the office (920) 682-3300. Cost of the permit is $50.00. Payment can be made to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids.
Manitowoc County Utility Accommodation Policy
Razed Building Permits
This application will need to be filled out if you are tearing down or removing a building from your property.
Cost of the permit is $25.00. Payment can be made to the Town of Manitowoc Rapids and mailed to the above address.