When do I need a Building Permit and what does it cost?

Anyone doing construction costing more than $1,000. will be required to obtain a building permit. The cost is as follows:

New Home Construction

            Over $1000                             $125.00

            Plan Approval                          $  35.00

            State Stamp                             $  25.00

            Inspections                               $550.00

            Refundable Escrow Deposit      $500.00

                                                                                    $1,235.00 Total Minimum Fee

Additions/Alterations/Remodeling

            Permit Fee $1 per $1000                                  $    50.00 Minimum Fee

            Const/ Plumb/Elec Insp Fees @ $50 per Inspection

Inspection fees apply only when required.

Maintenance/Repair

Permit Fee $1 per $1000                                  $   25.00 Minimum Fee

Const/Plumb/Elec Insp Fees @ $50 per Inspection

Inspection fees apply only when required

Outbuildings/Barns/Sheds/Pools Etc

            Permit Fee $1 per $10000                                $   25.00 Minimum Fee

            Const/Plumb/Elec Insp Fees @ $50.00 per Inspection

            Inspection fees apply only when required

Commercial/Industrial/Business

            Permit Fee $1 per $1000                                  $ 100.00 Minimum Fee

            Const/Plumb/Elec Insp Fees @ $50 per Insp

Razing

            Permit Fee                                                        $     20.00

If you have questions contact marlin Towne Permit Issuer 920 922-6089

How can I sample my well water?

The Town of Byron recommends that households using well water sample their water at least once per year, at a different time of the year.

To sample your well water for bacteria or nitrates:

• Pick up sampling bottles at the Fond du Lac County Health Dept (160 S. Macy, Fond du Lac – 3^rd floor).
• Pay the fee: Nitrates ($15) & Bacteria ($18).
• Follow the directions included with your bottle.
• Return the samples to the lab as soon as possible on the SAME DAY (Monday – Wednesday, 8 am – 4 pm).
• Wait for the results which will be explained to you.
• Contact Diana at UW-Extension (920 929-3173), Wendy in Code Enforcement (920 929-3139) or Gloria at the Health Dept. (920 929-3085) for more information on sampling, well maintenance, and water treatment.

To sample your well water for other contaminants using the UW-Extension lab in Steven Point:

• Decide which of the packages you would like: Homeowners ($44), Metals ($42), and Pesticide Screen ($27). These are explained at www.uwsp.edu/cnr/weal/analyses.htm
• Contact the lab to have bottles mailed to you.
• Take the samples on Monday, following the instruction sheet included.
• Mail the samples from the Post Office on Monday. No need for Priority or Overnight Mail. Include payment.
• Your results will be mailed to you.
• Contact Diana at UW-Extension (920 929-3173) or Kevin Masarik at the lab (715 346-4276) with questions on interpreting the results.