City of Milwaukee, WI

Municipality Location and General Contact Information

Address
200 E Wells St
Milwaukee WI 53202
Website
http://city.milwaukee.gov
Phone
414-286-2221
Building Department information for City of Milwaukee, WI

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City of Milwaukee, WI - Building Department Information

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Building and Construction Permits

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Project Need a permit? Need a permit?
Air conditioner Yes (414) 286-8210
Asbestos abatement -- single family or duplex No (414) 286-3280
Asbestos abatement -- 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-3280
Asbestos abatement -- commercial building Yes (414) 286-3280
Attic alterations or conversion Yes (414) 286-8210
Banners hung from streetlight poles Yes 414) 286-3329
Basement alterations or conversions Probably (414) 286-8210
Bathroom -- remodel Probably (414) 286-8210
Building cleaning (masonry building) Yes (414) 286-3280
Cell phone antenna Yes (414) 286-8210
Day care center Yes -- need occupancy permit (414) 286-8210
Deck Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- brand new (one or two-family home) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- new or replacement (commercial building) Yes (414) 286-8210
Door -- replacement (one or two-family home) -- size of opening becomes larger or smaller Yes (414) 286-8210
Driveway Only the approach from the street requires a permit (414) 286-8208
Electrical work -- ALL Yes -- contractor must be licensed (414) 286-2532
Fence -- new Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fence -- replace Yes View/Print the Application
Or (414) 286-8210
Fireplace Yes (414) 286-8210
Furnace Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Garage -- new Yes (414) 286-8210
Garage -- replace Yes (414) 286-8210
Handicapped ramp Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- additions Yes (414) 286-8210
House (1 and 2 family) -- new construction Yes (414) 286-8210
House -- demolish Yes (414) 286-2557
Hydrant use Yes (414) 286-8208
Insulation No (414) 286-8210
Landscaping Maybe (414) 286-8210
Masonry building cleaning Yes (414) 286-3280
New business Yes -- needs occupancy certificate (414) 286-8210
Occupancy Yes (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- one or two-family home Maybe (414) 286-8210
Parking slab -- commercial building or 3 or more residential units Yes (414) 286-8210
Patio No
Plumbing -- commercial project Yes (414) 286-3116
Plumbing -- multi-family home Yes (414) 286-3116
Plumbing -- single-family, owner-occupied home Yes (414) 286-8208
Pool Yes (414) 286-3280
Public way -- use of Yes (414) 286-8208
Retaining walls Maybe (414) 286-8210
Roof -- tear off shingles No (414) 286-8210
Roof -- new (with new rafters, etc.) Yes (414) 286-8210
Roof -- replace shingles No
Rooming House (If 4 or more unrelated people are living in one apartment or residence) Yes (414) 286-3645
Shed Yes (414) 286-8210
Shingles -- new No
Shingles -- replace No
Sidewalk on private property No
Sidewalk in front of home Probably (414) 286-8208
Sidewalk -- use of Yes (414) 286-8208
Sidewalk café Yes (414) 286-8208
Siding Yes (414) 286-8210
Signs Yes (414) 286-8210
Stairs/steps Probably (414) 286-8210
Street -- use of Yes (414) 286-8208
Swimming pool Yes (414) 286-3280
TV tower Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 2, 3 or 4 sides Yes (414) 286-8210
Tent with 3 or 4 open sides No
Tent smaller than 600 s.f. No
Water meter Yes (414) 286-8208
Water service - branch Yes (414) 286-8208
Water service - new Yes (414) 286-8208
Water service - tap Yes (414) 286-8208


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Permit Information and Forms

Licensing Information

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Alarm yes (414) 286-2238
Aluminum Can Recycling yes (414) 286-2238
Amusement Machine Distributor yes (414) 286-2238
Batteries, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Bill Poster yes (414) 286-2238
Body Piercing yes (414) 286-3674
Bowling Alley (Public Entertainment) yes (414) 286-2238
Carnival (Public Entertainment, Temporary) yes (414) 286-2238
Cigarette and Tobacco yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Hall (Public Entertainment) yes (414) 286-2238
Dance Studio no
Direct Seller yes (414) 286-2238
Extended Hours Establishment yes (414) 286-2238
Gasoline Filling Station yes (414) 286-3674
Gem Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Contractor yes (414) 286-2238
Home Improvement Salesperson yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Junk Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Loading Zone yes (414) 286-2238
Massage Therapy Establishment yes (414) 286-3280
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Newspaper Vending yes (414) 286-2238
Parking Lot yes (414) 286-2238
Pawnbroker yes (414) 286-2238
Photography yes (414) 286-2238
Pool Hall (Public Entertainment) yes (414) 286-2238
Precious Metals yes (414) 286-2238
Public Entertainment Premises yes (414) 286-2238
Public Entertainment Premises, Temporary yes (414) 286-2238
Publication Rental (City Hall) yes (414) 286-2238
Resale Shop yes (414) 286-2238
Secondhand Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Snowplowing yes (414) 286-2238
Tattoo Parlor yes (414) 286-3674
Theater (Public Entertainment) yes (414) 286-2238
Tires, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Transient Merchant yes (414) 286-2238
Videogame Center (Public Entertainment) yes (414) 286-2238
Waste Collector yes (414) 286-2238
Weights and Measures yes (414) 286-3674

Food Establishment Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Bed and Breakfast yes (414) 286-2238
Food Dealer yes (414) 286-2238
Food Distributor yes (414) 286-2238
Food Peddler yes (414) 286-2238
Gas Station Convenience Store yes (414) 286-2238
Grocery Store yes (414) 286-2238
Restaurant yes (414) 286-2238
Temporary Events yes (414) 286-2238

Parking Permits

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Permits are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Commuter Impacted yes (414) 933-4444
Handicapped yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permit yes (414) 286-8350
Residential Nonconforming yes (414) 933-4444
Shift Workers yes (414) 933-4444
Night Parking Permissions yes (414) 286-8300
Winter parking Yes (414) 286-8300

Personal Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a permit? Call
Birth yes (414) 286-3516
Death yes (414) 286-3516
Domestic Partner (Milwaukee County Clerk's Office) yes (414) 278-4070
Loading Zone, Disabled yes (414) 286-2238
Marriage yes (414) 278-4067
Lobbying yes (414) 286-2238

Special Event Permits

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Permits are issued for: Need a license? Call
Banner yes (414) 286-3329
Block Party yes (414) 286-3329
Civic Center Plaza yes (414) 286-3329
Special Event ( in the public right of way) yes (414) 286-3329
Parade yes (414) 286-3329
Festival (Private Property) Maybe (414) 286-8210

Vehicle Licenses

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Licenses are issued for: Need a license? Call
Ambulance
Auto Wrecker yes (414) 286-2238
Bicycle optional (414) 286-2238
Carriage Ride yes (414) 286-2238
Excessive Size, Weight, Load
Motor Vehicles, Used yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle yes (414) 286-2238
Public Passenger Vehicle Driver yes (414) 286-2238

Additional Information

The detailed municipality information displayed on this page is not a property of America's Building Records (ABR). This information is complied for your convenience from the municipality's official website. For the most up-to-date information please visit their official City of Miwaukee WI website.