General Alterations, including Bathrooms, Kitchens & Basements
Before beginning construction on an alteration to your home there are several steps you will need to take to make sure your alteration will be in compliance with local regulations.
Process Overview
Draw a Plan
What to Include
- Floor plan to scale
- Any structural info, i.e. beams, headers, post joists, etc.
Submit Building Plans
Where to Go
Madison Municipal Building
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite 017
Madison, WI 53703Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone: (608) 266-4551
Note: If your project cannot conform to building code, follow the variance procedure. See the Petition for Variance Application for more information. Please contact Building Inspection at (608) 266-4551 with any questions.
Pay Fees
You will need to pay for any plan review costs, building permits or other fees that may apply to your project.
Where to Go
Building Inspection
215 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Suite 017
Madison, WI 53703Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Once the plans have been reviewed and approved, the permit can be issued. If the plans have not been approved, new plans need to be submitted correcting the items listed in the withholding letter. Minor projects can be approved at the counter. For more complex projects, the initial plan review will typically occur between 5 – 10 working days.
Get Permits
When your plans are approved and your fees have been paid, the Building Inspection will issue the required permits for your project.
Schedule Inspections
Once the work permitted is completed, but before covering up or building over any permitted work, you will need to call and request an inspection. Inspections are required to ensure that all work was completed correctly. View required inspections.
Call for an inspection request: (608) 266-4551.
Completion
After your final inspection, your project will be considered complete.