Fence Permit — Wisconsin Requirements & Fees | Permit Guide

Fee and processing time data for fence permit permits across Wisconsin municipalities. Click any jurisdiction for complete details including application links and requirements.

Jurisdiction	Fee	Processing Time	Status
City of Milwaukee	$30	3-5 days	Current
City of Madison	$35	3-5 days	Current
City of Green Bay	$25	3-5 days	Current
City of Kenosha	$25	3-5 days	Current
City of Racine	$20	3-5 days	Current
City of Appleton	$20	3-5 days	Current
City of Waukesha	$25	3-5 days	Current
City of Oshkosh	$15	3-5 days	Current
City of Eau Claire	$15	3-5 days	Current
City of Janesville	$15	3-5 days	Current
City of West Allis	$21	3-5 days	Current
City of La Crosse	$17	3-5 days	Current
City of Sheboygan	$16	3-5 days	Current
City of Wauwatosa	$22	3-5 days	Current
City of Fond du Lac	$16	3-5 days	Current
City of Brookfield	$24	3-5 days	Current
City of New Berlin	$22	3-5 days	Current
City of Beloit	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Greenfield	$21	3-5 days	Current
City of Franklin	$22	3-5 days	Current
City of Oak Creek	$21	3-5 days	Current
City of Manitowoc	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of West Bend	$17	3-5 days	Current
City of Sun Prairie	$19	3-5 days	Current
City of Fitchburg	$19	3-5 days	Current
City of Stevens Point	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Neenah	$16	3-5 days	Current
City of Muskego	$21	3-5 days	Current
Village of Menomonee Falls	$22	3-5 days	Current
City of Mequon	$25	3-5 days	Current
Village of Pleasant Prairie	$20	3-5 days	Current
City of Marshfield	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Wisconsin Rapids	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Superior	$13	3-5 days	Current
City of De Pere	$17	3-5 days	Current
City of Menasha	$16	3-5 days	Current
City of Beaver Dam	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Watertown	$14	3-5 days	Current
City of Two Rivers	$13	3-5 days	Current
Village of Grafton	$18	3-5 days	Current
City of Hartford	$15	3-5 days	Current
City of Baraboo	$13	3-5 days	Current
City of Platteville	$12	3-5 days	Current
City of River Falls	$14	3-5 days	Current

Data note: Fees are sourced from official municipal fee schedules and verified periodically. Actual fees may vary based on project valuation and scope. Click any jurisdiction for the most current data and direct application links.

Frequently Asked Questions — Fence Permit

Do I need a permit to put up a fence in Wisconsin?

It depends on your municipality. Many Wisconsin cities require a fence permit for any new fence, while others only require permits for fences over 6 feet. Most cities also have specific regulations about fence height, materials, and setbacks from property lines. Always check your local zoning code first.

How tall can a fence be in Wisconsin?

There is no statewide fence height limit in Wisconsin — rules are set by each municipality. Most cities allow 6-foot fences in rear and side yards and 3–4 feet in front yards. Some cities allow taller fences with a variance or conditional use permit.

Does a fence need to be on the property line in Wisconsin?

Fences must typically be set back from the property line by 1–6 inches depending on the municipality. Most Wisconsin cities require fences to be entirely on the owner's property. Getting a survey before installing a fence is strongly recommended to avoid neighbor disputes and code violations.

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