Green Bay, WI permit applications
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Where Brown County permits are filed
City of Green Bay Inspection Division
Jurisdiction detail confirmed from the county's own website. Cities inside Brown County may run their own building department.
Who reviews the permit in Green Bay
This city runs its own building department — confirm the property sits inside city limits before filing with the county instead.
Files with
Green Bay Building Permits & Inspections — Community & Economic Development
Online portal: Apply online
Certified municipal inspectors enforce the state Uniform Dwelling Code inside city limits.
What a Brown County packet actually contains
Built by the same engine the app uses — these are the forms and attachments the scope triggers in this jurisdiction, not a generic list.
Re-roof / roof replacement in Brown County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Re-Roof / Tear-Off Permit
Primary roofing permit application.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- EPA Lead-Safe RRP Record (Pre-1978 Homes)
EPA RRP rule (40 CFR 745) — pre-1978 homes are the norm in this market, so firm certification, Renovate Right delivery and containment must be documented.
- Wisconsin requires a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential and a Dwelling Contractor certification to obtain a one- and two-family permit — the credential numbers belong on the application.
HVAC changeout in Brown County
3 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Mechanical / HVAC Changeout Permit
Mechanical permit for equipment changeout.
- OSHA Lockout / Tagout Sheet
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- Wisconsin requires a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential and a Dwelling Contractor certification to obtain a one- and two-family permit — the credential numbers belong on the application.
Window / door replacement in Brown County
4 documents on a $12,000 job.
- Window & Door Replacement Permit
Window / exterior door replacement permit application.
- OSHA Fall Protection Plan
Jobsite safety plan kept on site for inspection.
- Client Project Proposal
Signed scope and price for the homeowner file.
- EPA Lead-Safe RRP Record (Pre-1978 Homes)
EPA RRP rule (40 CFR 745) — pre-1978 homes are the norm in this market, so firm certification, Renovate Right delivery and containment must be documented.
- Replacement windows must meet the state energy code U-factor and SHGC for this climate zone, and any bedroom opening must still meet emergency egress clear-opening minimums.
- Wisconsin requires a Dwelling Contractor Qualifier credential and a Dwelling Contractor certification to obtain a one- and two-family permit — the credential numbers belong on the application.
- Wisconsin UDC applies to work on dwellings built after 1980; older homes follow the local ordinance — confirm which code cycle your municipality enforces.
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Filing checklist for Green Bay
- Verify whether the property sits inside Green Bay city limits or in unincorporated Wisconsin — that determines which department accepts the application.
- Bring current general liability and workers' compensation certificates.
- Match declared valuation to the signed contract amount.
- Confirm whether the scope triggers a separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit pulled by a licensed sub.
- Schedule required inspections before covering any work.
General guidance for Green Bay contractors, not legal advice. Confirm requirements and fees with the authority having jurisdiction.
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