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2026 Dept of Neighborhood Services - City of Milwaukee - PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER Plan Review and Permit Fee Schedules
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For information on the Fees for Plan Review and Permits go to: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/dnsAuthors/permits/Documents/DevCenterFeeCombo.pdf
Introduction
This collection of fee schedules is organized into discipline-specific categories outlining the plan review and permit fees for each project type.
Plan review fees will be assessed by permit techs after a plan submission is made. Plan review fees are required to be paid before plan review begins. Permit fees shall be paid before permits may be issued.
All fees are summarized from the Milwaukee Code of Ordinance (MCO) Chapters 81 and 200. In the event that any conflicts exist, the fees noted in the ordinances will supersede the fees in the following fee schedules.
Once fees are assessed, the can be paid online at www.Milwaukee.gov/LMS
Table of Contents
1. Commercial Building, HVAC & Fire Protection - Plan Exam Fees
2. Commercial Building - Permit Fees
3. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Permit Fees
4. Fire Protection Systems - Permit Fees
5. Plumbing - Plan Exam & Permits
6. One- and Two- Family Buildings (UDC) - Plan Exam & Permit Fees
7. Work in Public Right-of-Ways (DPW) - Permit Fees
Referenced Codes
§ MCO Volume 2, Subchapter 5 “Fees” https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-2/CH200-sub5.pdf
MCO Volume 1, Subchapter 81 “License and Permit Fees” https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH81.pdf
Plan Examination Fees - This document summarizes the plan exam fees for new commercial buildings and structures, additions, alterations and parking lots adopted in MCO section 200-33. Fees shall be computed on the basis of square footage in accordance with the table below. In case of conflict between this document and the MCO, the fees in MCO 200-33 take precedence.
Note: A training & technology surcharge of 1.6% will be added to each plan examination fee in the table below
Area (Square Feet) | Building | Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning | Automatic Sprinkler Systems | Fire Alarm |
Alterations Less than 250 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
New Construction & Additions Less than 250 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
250 - 500 | $250 | $250 | $250 | $150 |
501 – 2,000 | $375 | $375 | $375 | $150 |
2,001 – 3,000 | $450 | $450 | $450 | $150 |
3,001 – 4,000 | $575 | $575 | $575 | $150 |
4,001 – 5,000 | $725 | $725 | $725 | $150 |
5,001 – 6,000 | $750 | $750 | $750 | $250 |
6,001 – 7,500 | $850 | $850 | $850 | $250 |
7,501 – 10,000 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $250 |
10,001 – 15,000 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $350 |
15,001 – 20,000 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $350 |
20,001 – 30,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $450 |
30,001 – 40,000 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 | $450 |
40,001 – 50,000 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,600 | $550 |
50,001 – 75,000 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $750 |
75,001 – 100,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $1,100 |
100,001 – 200,000 | $7,050 | $7,050 | $7,050 | $1,300 |
200,001 – 300,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $3,100 |
300,001 – 400,000 | $18,200 | $18,200 | $18,200 | $4,500 |
Over 400,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $5,750 |
Over 500,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $24,000 | $6,500 |
Note: For new commercial buildings and structures, and additions, square footage means the entire area of all principal floors, mezzanines, basements, attics and exterior porches, decks and platforms. Square footage includes all areas that, with future alterations, could be used as finished (habitable or occupiable) areas. It excludes basement crawlspaces (ceiling heights less than 76 inches) and attic areas accessed only by a scuttle or access panel or having a ceiling height of less than 60 inches.
Note: For alterations, the square footage shall be the total affected area. This value may be larger than the “work area” as defined
by SPS 366.0202(2)(c).
Note: For building and structures involving hazardous occupancies, the plan examination fees shall be doubled.
Other Plan Examination Fees
Training And Technology Surcharge | There shall be a training and technology surcharge of 1.6% on each plan examination fee, fee for service, and any other fee charged by the Department of Neighborhood Services |
Structural plans | When submitted separately from the general building plans, the review fee for structural plans for precast concrete, laminated wood, beams, and other pre-manufactured or pre- engineered structural elements is $350 per plan. |
Hazardous Liquid Storage | The fee for the review of flammable and combustible liquid storage system installation, upgrading or stage II vapor recovery plans shall be $350. |
Transmission Towers | The fee for the review of transmission tower plans shall be $425 and shall include the review of plans for buildings accessory to the tower that are submitted at the same time as the tower plans. |
Suppression Systems (Other) | The plan examination fee for a suppression system, other than a sprinkler system, shall be computed at 0.6% of the cost of construction. The minimum fee shall be $60; the maximum fee $5,500. |
Flood Plain Development Plan Review | An additional development plan review fee of $300 shall be charged for new construction, additions and alterations of commercial buildings, structures and parking lots located in a flood plain. |
Signs | The plan examination fee for the construction or alteration of all signs and billboards shall be 0.9% of the cost of signage. The minimum plan examination fee shall be $100. |
Solar PV | The fee for the examination of commercial solar PV building plans shall be $300 per system. |
Priority Plan Review | The fee for a priority plan review, which expedites completion of the plan review in less than the normal processing time after the plan submission is complete and the plan is considered ready for review, shall be 200% |
Plan Examination Extension | The fee for the extension of an approved plan examination shall be 50% of the original plan examination fee, not to exceed $3,300. |
Code Consultation | The fee for code consultation regarding the Commercial Building Code shall be $220 per hour or fraction thereof. |
Increased Fees | Where construction is started, or when a premises is occupied without first obtaining a permit inspected under the jurisdiction of the Department of Neighborhood Services, as required by this code, the fees specified in this section may be quadrupled. |
Plan Examination Fees - Revisions to Previously Approved Plans
All proposed revisions and modifications which are made to construction documents that have previously been granted approval shall be submitted for review. Fees for revisions are based on the table below. Subsequent revisions beyond the first submitted for review may be charged additional fees at a rate of twice the initial fee.
Square Feet | Fee |
0 - 5,000 | $200* |
5,001 - 10,000 | $375 |
10,001 - 100,000 | $450 |
100,0011 - 400,000 | $575 |
Over 400,000 | $650 |
* Fee is the lesser of $200 or the minimum plan review fee.
PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Commercial Buildings, Structures & Parking Lots Permit Fees
Introduction - This document summarizes the permit fees for commercial buildings adopted in MCO section 200-33. In case of conflict between this document and the MCO, the fees in MCO 200-33 take precedence.
Alterations and Repair Permits
Alterations, Repairs, and Fire Damage Repairs | 1.6% of the Cost of Construction (a minimum fee of $200 applies) |
Application of Thin Veneers | $100 |
New Construction and Addition Permits
Residential Buildings containing 3 or more units | $0.58 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $300 applies) |
Industrial and Manufacturing Buildings | $0.55 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $300 applies) |
All other Commercial Buildings | $0.55 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $300 applies) |
Other Permit Fees
Footing & Foundation permits | $0.25 per sq. ft. of the total 1st floor area of the building. (a minimum fee of $350 applies) |
Odd Structures (Parking lots, reviewing stands and tank towers) | 1.6% of the Cost of Construction (a minimum fee of $150 applies) |
Awnings - New Installations Projecting beyond the street line | 1.6% of the Cost of Construction (a minimum fee of $150 applies) |
Awnings - Recovering & Alterations Projecting beyond the street line | 1.6% of the Cost of Construction x 60% (a minimum fee of $150 applies) |
Canopies hoods, canopies, and marquees projecting, and roofed sidewalks beyond a street line | 1.6% of the Cost of Construction (a minimum fee of $150 applies) |
Additional Permit Fees - Applicable to All Permits
Training And Technology Surcharge | 1.6% on each permit fee, inspection fee, service fee, and any other fee charged by DNS |
Processing Fee | $20 |
Note: Cost of construction refers to the actual expense required to complete a project, encompassing both hard costs (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) and soft costs (design fees, etc.), but excludes the cost of land acquisition.
Note: For new commercial buildings and structures, and additions, square footage means the entire area of all principal floors, mezzanines, basements, attics and exterior porches, decks and platforms. Square footage includes all areas that, with future alterations, could be used as finished (habitable or occupiable) areas. It excludes basement crawlspaces (ceiling heights less than 76 inches) and attic areas accessed only by a scuttle or access panel or having a ceiling height of less than 60 inches.
Note: See MCO 200-33-13.7 for fee exemption criteria related to accessibility improvements of existing buildings.
PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
HVAC Permit Fees
Introduction - This document summarizes the permit fees for heating and ventilating system adopted in MCO section 200-33. In case of conflict between this document, and the MCO, the fees in MCO 200-33 take precedence.
Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning Systems Permit Fees
Heating Appliances, Incinerator Units and Wood-Burning Appliances | $55 per unit (up to 150,000 BTUs of input) $25 per unit (each additional 50,000 BTUs of input, or fraction thereof) |
HVAC Distribution Systems | $2 per 100 sq. ft. of Conditioned Area (a minimum fee of $50 applies) |
Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Units | $60 per unit (not exceeding 3 tons) $10 per unit (each additional ton, or fraction thereof) |
Unit, Room and Radiant Heaters | $15 per Heater (a minimum fee of $35 applies) |
Spray Booths | $5 per 1,000 cfm of capacity or part thereof of the Spray Booth Fan or Blower (a minimum fee of $40 applies) |
Commercial or Industrial Exhaust Hoods | $225 |
Boilers, Unfired Pressure Vessels, and Power Piping Permit Fees
Witnessing of an A.S.M.E. Welding Qualification Test | $85 |
Boilers - Installation or Replacement | $60 per unit (up to 150,000 BTUs of input) $25 per unit (each additional 50,000 BTUs of input, or fraction thereof) |
Unfired Pressure Vessels | $100 per vessel |
Power Piping | $25 per 100 ft. of piping (a minimum fee of $75 applies) |
Boiler & Pressure Vessel Repairs | $100 |
Electronic Monitoring Installation | $125 per Boiler |
Permit Fees for other HVAC Installation types
Heating From Central or District System | $75 |
Wood Stoves or Prefabricated Fireplaces | $50 |
Additional Permit Fees - These fees are applicable to all permits issued by DNS
Training & Technology Surcharge | 1.6% of the Total Permit Fees |
Processing Fee | $25 ($10 for Wood Stoves & Prefabricated Fireplaces) |
PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Fire Protection Permit Fees
Introduction - This document summarizes the permit fees for fire protection systems adopted in MCO 200-33. In case of conflict between this document and the MCO, the fees in MCO 200-33 take precedence.
Fire Alarm Systems - new systems, repairs, additions, or alterations
Fire Alarm Panels | $140 each |
Fire Alarm Devices | $18 per device ($15/fire alarm device + $3/outlet for the device) |
Sprinkler, Standpipe & Suppression Systems - new systems, repairs, additions, alterations, or removal of existing systems
Fire Protection Water Supply Piping (Underground or Exposed) | $65 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
1-15 Sprinkler Heads | $110 |
16-100 Sprinkler Heads | $175 |
For each additional 100 Sprinkler Heads (Or fraction thereof above 100 Sprinkler Heads) | $75 (Or fraction thereof) |
Fire Hose Standpipe Systems - Hose Connections (Fire Department, First Aid, or Combined) | $12 each (a minimum fee of $75 applies) |
Fire pumps | $150 each |
Hydrants | $35 each (a minimum fee of $75 applies) |
Chemical Suppression Systems (Applicable to all alternative fire-extinguishing systems) | 1.5% of the Cost of Construction for the System (a minimum fee of $75 applies) |
Reinspection Fee (For noncompliant fire suppression permit work) | $75 |
Additional Permit Fees - These fees are applicable to all Fire Protection permits issued by DNS.
Training & Technology Surcharge | 1.6% of the Total Permit Fees |
Processing Fee | $25 |
Note: Cost of construction refers to the actual expense required to complete a project, encompassing both hard costs (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) and soft costs (design fees, etc.).
Tests - Inspection for witnessing tests of new and existing suppression systems
Chemical Suppression Systems1: $65/hour or fraction thereof | Dry system air test (24-hour test): $75 |
Deluge system trip test: $75/hour or fraction thereof | Hydrostatic test, one hour: $75 |
Dry valve trip test: $75/hour or fraction thereof | Hydrostatic test, 2 hours: $130 |
Fire pump test, each pump: $75/hour or fraction thereof | Retests: same rate as original tests |
Water supply sprinkler system flow test: $75/hour or fraction thereof | Reinspection fee: $75 |
Standpipe system flow test: $75/hour or fraction thereof |
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1 Chemical Suppression System testing applies to all alternative fire-extinguishing system types regulated in IBC Section 904, including kitchen hood fire suppression.
PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Plumbing
Plan Examination & Permit Fees
Plan Examination Fees - Commercial Buildings - New Construction and Additions1. Fees for plumbing installations shall be computed on the basis of square footage, in accordance with the following table. Fees apply regardless of the number of fixtures to be installed.
Plan Examination Fees - Commercial Buildings - Alterations 2. Fees for plumbing installations relating to the alteration to, or remodeling of, buildings shall be computed on the number of plumbing fixtures affected.
New Construction & Additions1 | |
Square Feet | Fee |
3,000 or less | $450 |
3,001 - 4,000 | $600 |
4,001 - 5,000 | $750 |
5,001 - 6,000 | $825 |
6,001 - 7,500 | $900 |
7,501 - 10,000 | $1,050 |
10,001 - 15,000 | $1,150 |
15,001 - 20,000 | $1,200 |
20,001 - 30,000 | $1,300 |
30,001 - 40,000 | $1,750 |
40,001 - 50,000 | $1,850 |
50,001 - 75,000 | $2,400 |
Over 75,000 | $2,750 plus $0.0090 per sq. ft. over 75,00 sq. ft. |
Alterations2 | |
Number of Fixtures | Fee |
11 - 15 | $350 |
16 - 25 | $450 |
26 - 35 | $600 |
36 - 50 | $725 |
51 - 75 | $1,000 |
76 - 100 | $1,125 |
101 - 125 | $1,250 |
126 - 150 | $1,450 |
Over 150 | $1,450 + $225 for each additional 25 fixtures or fraction thereof |
Plan review is not required for alterations with fewer than 11 fixtures except when in conjunction with interceptors and garage catch basins. | |
Note: For new commercial buildings and structures, and additions, square footage means the entire area of all principal floors, mezzanines, basements, attics and exterior porches, decks and platforms. Square footage includes all areas that, with future alterations, could be used as finished (habitable or occupiable) areas. It excludes basement crawlspaces (ceiling heights less than 76 inches) and attic areas accessed only by a scuttle or access panel or having a ceiling height of less than 60 inches.
Other Plan Examination Fees
Training & Technology Surcharge | 1.6% on each permit fee, inspection fee, service fee, and any other fee charged by DNS |
Interceptors & Garage Catch Basins | Plan examination shall be required when fewer than 11 fixtures are to be installed in conjunction with interceptors or garage catch basins. The fee shall be $150. |
Multi-purpose Piping | Plumbing plan examination is required for multi-purpose piping systems in one- and 2-family dwelling units and manufactured housing regardless of the number of sprinkler heads. The fee for such examination shall be $150 |
Parking Lots, Private Mains, and Storm Sewers | The plan examination fee for each private main or storm sewer serving a new building, addition or parking lot shall be $250. The plan examination fee for storm sewers installed in conjunction with a stormwater management plan shall be $500. |
Maximum Fee | The maximum fee for any plumbing plan examination shall be $8,400. |
Priority Plan Review | The fee for a priority plan review, which expedites completion of the plan review in less than the normal processing time after the plan submission is complete and the plan is considered ready for review, shall be 225% |
Code Consultation | The fee for code consultation regarding the Wisconsin Plumbing Code shall be $220 per hour or fraction thereof. |
Plan Examination Fees - Revisions to Previously Approved Plans
All proposed revisions and modifications which are made to construction documents that have previously been granted approval shall be submitted for review. Fees for revisions are based on the table below. Subsequent revisions beyond the first submitted for review may be charged additional fees at a rate of twice the initial fee.
Fixtures | Fee |
11 - 25 | $200 |
26 - 50 | $300 |
51 - 100 | $400 |
101 - 150 | $500 |
Over 150 | $600 |
Plumbing Permit Fees
Note: Plumbing repairs involving replacement of a single faucet or water closet ballcock not involving the extension or replacement of a water supply, waste or vent system can be made without permit providing the repairs do not conflict with any regulation of this code.
Note: Permits are not required for the replacement of plumbing fixtures in 1- or 2-family dwellings without alteration of water supply and distribution systems, sanitary drainage systems or vent systems, or for mechanical appliances nor fueled by gas or oil.
Inspection, reinspection, test or retest of building sewer or water service piping extensions from main, curb or lot line within the city limits. | $100 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
Inspection, reinspection, test or retest of building sewer or water service piping extensions from main, curb or lot line outside the city limits. | $150 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
Inspection, reinspection, test or retest of gas piping and building drains, new or extensions of existing | $100 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
Inspection, reinspection, test or retest of private interceptor main sewers 4" or larger in size Note: For private interceptor main sewers 8" or larger, an inspection fee must also be paid to the DPW Infrastructure services division prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit | $100 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
Inspection, reinspection, test or retest of a private water main | $100 per 100’ (Or fraction thereof) |
Septic Tank and Disposal System | $350 |
Septic Holding Tank | $250 |
Inspection or reinspection for installation of a well or well pump | $100 |
Inspection or reinspection for abandonment of each sewer and water lateral within the city limits | $45 per ($100 Minimum) |
Inspection or reinspection for abandonment of each sewer and water lateral outside the city limits | $65 per ($125 Minimum) |
Inspection or reinspection for abandonment of each well, septic system or holding tank | $100 |
Plumbing survey of an existing building to be included with plumbing permit | $75 |
Installation and connection of each plumbing fixture or appliance Note: The minimum permit fee for the installation of one plumbing fixture in a one or 2-family building shall be $85 | $20 per ($85 Minimum) |
Minimum fee for any inspection, reinspection, test or retest | $100 |
Review of applications for modification under ch. SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code | $100 |
Issuance of a 5-year well operation permit or the renewal of a 5-year well operation permit | $125 |
Processing Fee (per plumbing permit issued) | $20 |
Overtime Fees | See S.200-33-33 |
Training And Technology Surcharge - Applicable to each permit, inspection, & service fee charged by DNS | 1.6% of Permit & Inspection Fees |
PERMIT & DEVELOPMENT CENTER
One- and Two-Family Dwellings Plan Examination & Permit Fees
Introduction - This document summarizes the plan exam and permitting fees for one- and two-family buildings and accessory structures adopted in MCO section 200-33. In case of conflict, MCO 200-33 fees take precedence.
PLAN EXAMINATION FEES
New Construction, Additions, Alterations & Repairs - Fees for the construction of, addition to, or alteration of one- and two-family dwellings shall be computed on the basis of square footage, in accordance with the following table:
New Construction & Additions | $0.25 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $175 applies) |
Alterations & Repairs | $0.25 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $125 applies) |
Note: For fee computation purposes, square footage means the entire area of all principal floors, mezzanines, basements, attics and exterior porches, decks and platforms. Square footage includes all areas that, with future alterations, could be used as finished (habitable or occupiable) areas. It excludes basement crawlspaces (ceiling heights less than 76 inches) and attic areas accessed only by a scuttle or access panel or having a ceiling height of less than 60 inches.
Note: For alterations, the square footage shall be the total affected area.
Accessory Structure & Miscellaneous Plan Examination Fees - Fees for the construction of, addition to, or alteration of structures accessory to one- and two-family dwellings shall be in accordance with the following table:
Garages | $75 |
Accessory Structures | $75 |
Sheds | $50 |
Decks | $50 |
Energy Code Compliance | $65 |
Additional Plan Examination Fees
Training And Technology Surcharge | There shall be a training and technology surcharge of 1.6% on each plan examination fee, fee for service, and any other fee charged by the Department of Neighborhood Services |
Plan Examination Extension | The fee for the extension of an approved plan examination shall be 50% of the original plan examination fee, not to exceed $3,300. |
Code Consultation | The fee for code consultation regarding the Uniform Dwelling Code shall be $125 per hour or fraction thereof. |
Increased Fees | Where construction is started, or when a premises is occupied without first obtaining a permit inspected under the jurisdiction of the Department of Neighborhood Services, as required by this code, the fees specified in this section may be quadrupled. |
PERMIT FEES
Building Permit Fees - Fees for the construction of, addition to, or alteration of one- and two-family dwellings shall be in accordance with the following table:
New Construction & Additions | $0.55 per sq. ft. (a minimum fee of $200 applies) |
Footing & Foundation Only | $0.25 per sq. ft. of the 1st floor area of the building (a minimum fee of $300 applies) |
Alterations, Remodeling, and Repairs | 1.6% of the cost of construction (a minimum fee of $150 applies) |
Garages | $0.45 per sq. ft. |
Accessory Structures (More than 150 sq. ft. in area) | $0.45 per sq. ft. |
Sheds | $175 |
Accessory Structures (Less than 150 sq. ft. in area) | $175 |
Fences | $25 |
Application of Thin Veneers | $100 |
Note: For fee computation purposes, square footage means the entire area of all principal floors, mezzanines, basements, attics and exterior porches, decks and platforms. Square footage includes all areas that, with future alterations, could be used as finished (habitable or occupiable) areas. It excludes basement crawlspaces (ceiling heights less than 76 inches) and attic areas accessed only by a scuttle or access panel or having a ceiling height of less than 60 inches.
Note: Cost of construction refers to the actual expense required to complete a project, encompassing both hard costs (labor, materials, equipment, etc.) and soft costs (design fees, etc.), but excludes the cost of land acquisition.
Note: Repairs which do not involve a structural part of an existing building or structure, room arrangement, fenestration, exits, stairways, electrical work, plumbing, equipment or fire protection can be made without permit provided the repairs are not in conflict with any regulation of the code.
Note: There shall be no building permit fee for the installation of a solar PV system on one or 2-family dwellings not required to undergo structural reinforcement or alterations.
Additional Permit Fees - The following fees are applicable to all permits issued:
Training And Technology Surcharge | 1.6% on each permit fee, inspection fee, service fee, and any other fee charged by DNS |
Processing Fee | $20 $35 (fence permits only) |
Note: The commissioner of assessments will assess service charges for inspection and appraisal of new construction, remodeling and additions at time of permitting. Those fees can be found in MCO Section 81-6.
Activity | MCO Ref. | Permit Fee | Inspection Fee | Processing Fee | Total |
Concrete Contractor License (Required to work in ROW each calendar year) | |||||
Concrete Contractor License | 81-38 | $ 115.00 | $ - | $ 20.00 | $ 135.00 |
Excavation | |||||
General (wet utilities) | 81-50-1 | $ 150.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 270.00 |
Main or Conduit, each block | 81-50-2 | $ 120.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 240.00 |
Repair for Utility Building Services Each block | 81-50-3 | $ 120.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 240.00 |
Other excavations or installations | 81-50-4 | $ 120.00 | $ 100.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 240.00 |
Inspection and Permit Fees for Public Utilities (81-50-2 each block), with inspection fees | |||||
AT&T / Ameritech | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 185.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 294.00 |
WEPCO | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 185.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 294.00 |
WEPCO Gas | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 130.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 239.00 |
WIS Gas | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 52.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 161.00 |
Warner Cable | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 175.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 284.00 |
Midwest Fiber & Other Utilities | 81-50-6 | $ 89.00 | $ 185.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 294.00 |
Temporary Occupancy of Public Ways - The fees are assessed for every 30 feet of street front or fractional part thereof | |||||
Sidewalk, <4' remaining open | 81-102-3-a |
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7 Days or Less | $ 170.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 270.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 300.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 400.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 300.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 400.00 | |
Sidewalk, 4' or more remaining open | 81-102-3-b |
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7 Days or Less | $ 100.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 200.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 150.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 250.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 150.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 250.00 | |
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Parking Lanes | 81-102-4 |
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Arterial Street | 81-102-4-a |
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7 Days or Less | $ 250.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 350.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 350.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 450.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 350.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 450.00 | |
Collector Street | 81-102-4-b |
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7 Days or Less | $ 150.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 250.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 250.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 350.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 250.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 350.00 | |
Local Street | 81-102-4-c |
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7 Days or Less | $ 75.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 175.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 125.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 225.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 125.00 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 225.00 | |
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Traffic Lanes & Alleys | |||||
Arterial Street | 81-102-5-a |
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7 Days or Less | $ 300.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 425.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 450.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 575.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 450.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 575.00 | |
Collector Street | 81-102-5-b |
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7 Days or Less | $ 200.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 325.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 300.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 425.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 300.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 425.00 | |
Local Street | 81-102-5-c |
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7 Days or Less | $ 100.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 225.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 150.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 275.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 150.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 275.00 | |
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Bike Lanes | |||||
Arterial Street | 81-102-6-a |
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7 Days or Less | $ 150.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 275.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 200.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 325.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 200.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 325.00 | |
Collector Street | 81-102-6-b |
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7 Days or Less | $ 75.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 200.00 | |
8 to 30 Days | $ 125.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 250.00 | |
Each succeeding month or portion thereof | $ 125.00 | $ 125.00 | $ - | $ 250.00 | |
Driveway Permit | |||||
Driveway installation | 81-45 | $ 200.00 | $ 125.00 | $ 25.00 | $ 350.00 |
$200 is an application fee, not a permit fee, and $125 is a plan review and inspection fee, under MCO 81-45. Both are due at time of application. | |||||
Oversize Load Permits (excessive size, weight, or load vehicles) | |||||
Single Trip Permits |
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Single Trip, w/o police escort | 81-50.5.1 | $ 175.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 175.00 |
Single Trip w/ police escort | 81-50.5.2 | $ 380.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 380.00 |
Multi Trip Permits without Escort |
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Multi-trip permit, 1 month | 81-50.5.3 | $ 255.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 255.00 |
Multi-trip permit, 12 months | 81-50.5.4 | $ 420.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 420.00 |
Multi-trip permit, transferred to another vehicle for 6 months. | 81-50.5.5 | $ 45.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 45.00 |
Multi-trip Permits with Escort |
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Multi-trip permit, w/ escort, 1 month | 81-50.5- 6-a-a-1 | $ 510.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 510.00 |
Multi-trip permit, w/ escort, 2 months | 81-50.5- 6-a-a-2 | $ 600.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 600.00 |
Add’l officer escort per vehicle per trip | 81-50.5-6-b | $ 200.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 200.00 |
Special Permits | |||||
Curb & Gutter replacement (Driveway removal) | 81-102.1.1 | $ 200.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 360.00 |
Temporary Driveway Entrance | 81-102.1.2 | $ 180.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 340.00 |
Fence Encroaching into ROW | 81-102.1.3 | $ 200.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 360.00 |
Hollow Walks, surface work | 81-102.1.4 | $ 180.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 340.00 |
Poles (Permit per block, inspection per pole) | 81-102.1.5 | $ 180.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 180.00 |
Inspection cost per pole determined by Commissioner of DPW (81-102.1.8.c) | |||||
Sidewalk Replacement (per block) | 81-102.1.6 |
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Regular walks (5'), full block | 81-102.1.6.a | $ 170.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 330.00 |
Full walks (to back-of-curb), full block | 81-102.1.6.a | $ 295.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 455.00 |
Single-parcel ≤ 150 linear feet | 81-102.1.6.b | $ 40.00 | $ 40.00 | $ - | $ 80.00 |
Street Cuts - Replacing & filling | 81-102.1.7 | $ 295.00 | $ 160.00 | $ - | $ 455.00 |
Building Moving Permit | |||||
On Rollers | 81-15.1 |
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First 2 city blocks | 81-15.1.a | $ 370.00 | $ 80.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 470.00 |
Each additional block | 81-15-1.b | $ 110.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 110.00 |
On Pneumatic Tires | 81-102.1.4 |
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One Structure | 81-15-2.a | $ 340.00 | $ 80.00 | $ 20.00 | $ 440.00 |
Additional Structures, same route | 81-15-2.b |
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First 5 miles | 81-15-2.b-1 | $ 135.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 135.00 |
Each add'l 5 miles or fraction | 81-15-2.b-2 | $ 110.00 | $ - | $ - | $ 110.00 |
Sewer Connection | |||||
Connect private drain to public sewer |
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Any private drain | 81-104.8 | $ 100.00 | $ - | $ 20.00 | $ 120.00 |
Parklets | |||||
Base fee/square foot | 81-102-4.5 | $ 2.50 | $ - | $ - | $2.50/Sq ft |
Active Streets for Business Installations | 81-102-4.7 | $ 3.00 | $ - | $ - | $3.00/Sq ft |
Parking meter hood - per space | 81-83-4 | $ 250.00 | $ - | $ - | $250/meter |
Parking Meter or Parking Space Marker Temporary Removal or Hooding | |||||
Temporary parking meter hoods | 81-83-1 | $12.00 per meter/per day | |||
These fees are current as of January 1, 2026, and are a summary of Milwaukee Code of Ordinance (MCO) Chapter 81. Applications may be filed online at Milwaukee.gov/LMS. Fees payable through LMS after application. Consult the MCO directly to verify all fees:
https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH81.pdf | |||||
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