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This handout will help guide you through the permit application process. Following the steps below will help
to expedite the issuance of your building permit.We suggest that you apply for the permit a minimum of 2
weeks prior to your start date.The State of WI Department of Safety and Professional Services has adopted Act
211 which requires electronic permit submittal for all new one and two family dwellings. Please follow the
below directions when applying for a new one or two family dwelling permit.
Online:
When applying for a permit online please follow this link: http://www.oshkoshwi.gov/EvolvePublic/
How to Apply
Step 1: Click on “New Account” or “Login” located in the right hand corner and enter your contact
information. If you have an existing account with our department you may need to contact our office at
(920) 236-5050 to set up a password.
Step 2: Click on “Permit Application” on the left side of the screen. Select “New Single or Two Family Dwell-
ing” for the category and “New Home or Duplex” for the type, click Next.
Step 3: Enter the address of the project, click next. If the address does not show up enter it in the lower box,
click next.
Step 4: Enter the description of your project and the cost. It also needs to include the fair market value (labor
and building material costs minus the cost of the land). Fill out all highlighted fields and as much of the
other information that you can, click next.
Step 5: If you’re applying as the owner you can also add the building contractor for your project. Only building
contractors that have pulled permits in the past are capable of being added.
Step 6: Upload the following for review:
□ Site plan
□ Erosion Contol/Drainage Plan
□ Framing Plans including elevations, floor/foundation plans , wall bracing details, cross sections
□ Heat Loss Calculations. 2009 IECC and WI UDC.
□ Truss layout/drawings
□ Beam/Header calculations
Step 7: Read the Esignature statement and check the “I agree to conditions” box, hit finish.
Step 8: You will see a message that your application has been submitted for review. Someone from the City
will contact you if additional information is required and/or when the permit is ready to be issued.
Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive contact from the City.
* Please note that no construction can commence until after the permit is approved and obtained.
* When the permit is ready to be issued you’ll be able to make payments.
* Inspections will be able to be scheduled after the permit has been obtained.
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New 1 & 2 Family Home Permits
City of Oshkosh Inspection Services Division
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This handout was developed by the City of Oshkosh Inspection Services Division as a basic plan submittal guide. It is not
intended to cover all circumstances. Check with the Inspection Services Division for additional requirements that may
apply to your specific project.
Permit Fees:
See the following link to view permit fees: https://www.oshkoshwi.gov/InspectionServices/
PermitFeeSchedule.pdf
See the following fee schedules to determine the permit fees:
• Inspection Services fee schedule for building fees. Questions please contact (920) 236-5050.
• Assessors fee schedule for property record maintenance fees. Questions please contact (920) 236-5070.
• Planning Services fee schedule for zoning fees. Questions please contact (920) 236-5059.
Please make checks payable to “City of Oshkosh”.
Inspection Requests
After the permit is obtained inspections can be requested by calling the Inspection Request Line at (920) 236-
5128. This is an automated line, and you will need the permit number or address and inspection type you are
requesting to schedule.
Framing Plans including the following: size/location of all windows/doors, dimensions of rooms, room use
(example: kitchen, dining, bedroom, etc.), structural features such as the size of joists/beams, headers/studs/
columns, rafters or trusses, wall bracing to include the type/length/location/percentage, plumbing fixture loca-
tions, and beam calculations for any beams with point loads.
Foundation Plans including the following: psi of concrete, size/location of all footings, foundation walls
and column pads, type of reinforcement if installed, beam size and location and all dimensions.
Elevation Plan including: elevations of all sides, height of the structure and location and size of all doors/
windows/chimneys.
Cross-section including: footing/foundation wall sizes with any reinforcement, drain tile system infor-
mation, exterior wall construction identifying the materials used including insulation/wall sheathing/house
wrap/stud size, stair information including riser heights/tread widths/headroom/handrail info, roof
construction identifying the type of material/size/spans and insulation information for the roof/walls/floors.
Heat Loss Calculations: The heat loss calculations are normally done by your lumber supplier, designer, or heating
contractor. Required with submittal are 2009 IECC and WI UDC heat loss calculations.
REScheck can be downloaded at www.energycodes.gov.
Truss Plans including: truss layout and individual truss drawings. These plans must be submitted prior to the rough
framing inspection and can be obtained by the truss manufacturer. Please be aware that truss bracing may be required.
This will be shown on your truss drawings shown as pictured below. For all continuous lateral bracing, diagonal bracing
is also required.
Detailed Plan Submittal Requirements:
Continuous lateral bracing
shown
Examples of diagonal bracing shown