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FILE 55087 · COUNTY OF OUTAGAMIESEAT · APPLETONPOPULATION · 193KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Outagamie.

Outagamie County in Wisconsin. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Appleton
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Outagamie County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatAppleton
Population (est.)193K
FIPS55087
Building departmentCity-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals
Permit portalCity-by-city; individual municipal websites manage local permit applications
Fire marshalOutagamie County Emergency Management and local municipal fire departments
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County of
Outagamie
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 55087
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

Wisconsin follows the Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code based on the International Building Code with state-level amendments.

Permitting is highly decentralized, with incorporated cities and villages managing their own building inspections and permit issuance. The county primarily handles zoning, sanitary, and land division permits for unincorporated areas and provides oversight for shoreland and floodplain zoning. Applicants must verify jurisdiction with the specific municipality before submitting plans.

The county enforces strict shoreland zoning ordinances that require specific setbacks and vegetation management plans for properties located near navigable waters.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portalsLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

Contractors must hold a valid Wisconsin Dwelling Contractor credential, but some municipalities require additional local registration or business licensing.

Building

City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

City-by-city; individual municipal websites manage local permit applications

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

Outagamie County Development and Land Services Department

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Outagamie County Emergency Management and local municipal fire departments

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
VERIFY BEFORE BIDDING
Article III · County Overlay

What Outagamie County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
Verify
Required with employees; verify exemptions
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Credential/local/project bonds vary
State or county
County overlayContractors must provide proof of state-required worker's compensation and liability insurance as mandated by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Verify
Varies
City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals
Source · City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portalsVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Outagamie County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

AppletonOutagamie County
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ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN OUTAGAMIE COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Outagamie County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
Open file →
Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
Open file →
Framing
CODE · FR
GL
Open file →
General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
Open file →
Painting
CODE · PT
GL
Open file →
Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
Open file →
Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
Open file →
Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
Open file →
ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/wisconsin
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

City-by-city; individual municipal websites manage local permit applications
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

Outagamie County Development and Land Services Department

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Outagamie County Emergency Management and local municipal fire departments

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Outagamie County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Outagamie County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City-by-city; Appleton, Kaukauna, and other municipalities run independent permit portals
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Outagamie County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

Browse cities→Back to state←