Building Inspector
Town of Trenton, Washington County, Wisconsin
There are THREE Towns of Trenton in the State of Wisconsin. We are in WASHINGTON County.
Please do not submit permit applications for the other Trenton Townships.
Link to Town of Trenton in DODGE County(opens in new tab) - located in the Fox Lake/Beaver Dam area
Link to Town of Trenton in PIERCE County(opens in new tab) - located in Hager City, near the Mississippi River
Permit applications and digital plans can be submitted via email to Permits@townoftrenton.wi.gov (opens in new tab)
Payment types accepted:
Cash
Check (pay to Town of Trenton)
Credit Card or e-check(opens in new tab) (fees apply)
Both paper and digital building plans must accompany applications for the following projects:
New Home - also see
Addition
Remodel
Deck
Fence
Accessory Structure (shed, detached garage, etc)
When building outside the existing footprint of any structure, such as an addition, deck or accessory structure, complete the following:
Washington County Permit Signoff Self Certification Form(opens in new tab)
Washington County Permit Application Review - Instructions(opens in new tab)
Washington County Shoreland Zoning Permit Application(opens in new tab)
Fire Separation and dwelling unit separation (Wis. Stats. SPS 321.08)(opens in new tab)
WE Energies Clearance Guidelines(opens in new tab)
Building Permit Applications for Town of Trenton in WASHINGTON COUNTY
Building Permit Application(opens in new tab)
Agricultural/Commercial Building Permit Application(opens in new tab)
Driveway Culvert Permit Application(opens in new tab)- Required for new homes or when changing the driveway surface
Residential Electrical Permit Application(opens in new tab)
Solar Energy Systems Checklist(opens in new tab) - Required for roof or ground solar installation
HVAC Permit Application(opens in new tab)