PERMIT APPLICATION GUIDE
Basement Permit Guide:
This guide was developed to help direct you through the permit application process. Following
the steps below will help to expedite the issuance of your building permit.
1. Completely fill out the attached Building Permit Application:
o Provide a detailed description of all proposed work. Property owners may
obtain permits for construction projects if the house is owner-occupied. All
contractors shall include their Dwelling Contractor Certification and Dwelling
Contractor Qualifier Certification numbers from the State of Wisconsin Safety
and Buildings Division.
2.
Provide Set of Building Plans and Layout of Basement:
The Plans must be of professional quality and legible.
o Acceptable plans can be submitted from building supply stores.
o Fill out Basement Finish Sheet.
o Fill out layout of basement with dimensions and room identification.
Include the following information:
o The height of the ceiling.
o Door and window locations with dimensions.
Material and size of headers.
Egress window detail (size, height from floor, window well).
o Dimensions of rooms labeled in feet/inches.
o Label the room use (bedroom, kitchen, living room, etc.).
o Structural features such as size, species and grade of lumber and other structural
materials used for walls, beams, headers, studs and columns.
o Include plumbing fixture locations (bathroom/kitchen/bar) if applicable.
o Include electrical fixture locations (see Basics for Remodel Wiring Sheet).
o Fill out Electrical, Plumbing and HVAC Permits if applicable and submit.
There are two different types. If you, as the owner, are doing the project, then
fill out the “Homeowners” permit. If you are hiring a contractor, have them fill
out their “Contractors” permits and submit those for review.
3.
Permit Fees:
Submit the applicable permit fees. Basement permits are based on the square footage of
the finished area (.095 per square foot) and a $25 Building Plan fee (under 1,000 square
feet) and $50 Building Plan fee (over 1,000 square feet).
o Make checks payable to City of Green Bay, or
o Pay online through GovPayNet
http://www.greenbaywi.gov/DocumentCenter/View/943/Online-Payment-
Instructions-PDF- A project number must be assigned by Inspection office staff
before making a payment online. A service fee will be charged for online
payment.