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One and Two Family Residential Dwellings

A building permit is required to construct any new One and Two Family Residential dwelling, add to an existing dwelling,remodel any living space, and/or perform repairs or modifications that involve structural components. 

PLEASE NOTE:   Permits are processed in the order in which they are received.  Please allow a minimum of  10 business days for processing.

Permits for One and Two Family Residential new construction must be applied for within 10 days of Architectural Review Board approval. 
 
Any contractor applying for a permit for One and Two Family Residential new construction, additions, or alterations must have valid State of WI certifications


One & Two Family Residential New Dwelling Construction -  (please click on the links below to access the forms)
(separate section below for additions/alterations)     

***NOTE***** Effective immediately - permit application for One and Two Family Residential New Dwelling construction must be submitted to DSPS prior to submittal to the City of Franklin

Electronic Building Permit  - (clicking on this link will take you to the DSPS website)

One and Two Family Residential New Dwelling Construction  - Handout

Architectural Review Board Application


2019 New Construction Fee Schedule

Sewer/Water Connection Fees

Grade Certification Form

Information on Plat of Survey Requirements


One and Two Family Residential Additions/Alterations - (please click on the links below to access the forms)

One and Two Family Residential Additions/Alterations Handout - (for projects requiring Architectural Review Board approval only)

One and Two Family Residential Alterations - Handout 

Architectural Review Board Application

Architectural Review Board Meeting Dates

City of Franklin Building Permit Application (for additions/alterations only)