To apply for a building permit or for building permit inquiries please contact
Building Inspector
Lee Greivell
Cell Phone: (262) 424-6957
Email: [email protected]
The building inspector performs all inspections: structural, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, including commercial properties. If you are planning on doing any work on your home, please contact Lee beforehand to make sure you are getting the proper permits. Contact him directly with questions, for general information, or to set an appointment.
Effective January 2, 2018, all municipalities are required to be in compliance with State of Wisconsin permit requirements for new one & two family home construction. Permit applications for this type of construction will need to be completed online by following this link:
DSPS Online Building Permit System
Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to contact the Building Inspector directly at 262-424-6957.
Thank you!
Building Permit Applications are available from the Building Inspector, the Clerk-Treasurers office, or you may download the forms by selecting the links below:
Building Permit Checklist
Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Application
Driveway Permit Application
Electrical Permit Application
HVAC Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
WI Uniform Building Code Fee Schedule, rev2.2019
2022 Village of Rochester Fee Schedule
Building Codes (for reference):
Wisconsin Uniform Building Code.rev.2.2019
Rochester “Building, Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Code”
Rochester “Housing Code”
Residential Deck Requirements