Mission Statement
The City of Kaukauna Planning and Community Development oversees economic development, long range planning, zoning administration, and building inspections. Community Development seeks to promote orderly growth and economic opportunity that will make Kaukauna a place that everyone wants to live, work and play.
Site Plans:
New builds and additions for all commercial, industrial, and multi-family properties require a site plan. All site plans are reviewed by staff and presented to the Plan Commission for final approval.
Permits:
The City of Kaukauna Municipal Code requires property owners to obtain permits prior to making repairs, alterations or improvements to their property and for all new construction. Types of permits include building, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Unsure of if you need a permit? Check out our Building Permit page for more information.
Building inspections are required during construction. Inspections will vary based on the scope of the construction project. Inspections may be scheduled by contacting the Building Inspector.
Plan review for residential properties may be submitted to the Building Inspector. Plan review for commercial properties, which includes new buildings and additions, are submitted to E-plan for review.
*Please note: Any open records/FOIA request must begin with the City Clerk. Please visit the Clerk Department page for contact information.
Fees & Payment
Click here for a complete list and overview of all City of Kaukauna Building Inspection permit fees.
Payment Options:
- Permits may be submitted in-person, by email or by mail. Email to [email protected]. Mail to City of Kaukauna, P.O. Box 890, Kaukauna, WI 54130.
- Payments may be made in-person, by mail or in the 24-hour drop box in front of the Municipal Services Building (144 W. 2nd St.).
- Site plan submittals requiring site plan review (new construction, structural remodels) require a full size plan set be delivered to the City. These may be dropped off during business hours or mailed.
- Site Plan Applications can be found in the Services Section of the Planning and Community Development page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Building permits are required for residential and commercial construction, additions, renovations and alterations, regardless of the project value. These projects include but are not limited to: detached garages, driveways (new and modifications to existing), fences, siding, storage sheds, swimming pools and decks. Permits are also required for certain electrical, plumbing and heating/cooling projects. Visit our Building Permits page to learn more and apply.
All residential and commercial permit applications are available online through Cloudpermit. *Note, you must create an account with Cloudpermit to move forward with an application. The same account can be used for any future permits.
Check out the Permit Applications section of our Building Permit page. There we’ve outlined which projects are commonly done by homeowners or licensed professionals, and which projects need to be completed by a UDC/UCC-certified contractor.
