Village of Amherst Junction fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Amherst Junction? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Amherst Junction before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 715-824-3147 source
Still being confirmed with Amherst Junction: Does the Village of Amherst Junction require a permit for a residential fence?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Amherst Junction
- Call the Village Clerk (715-824-3147) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules apply.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Karen Shulfer
Village Clerk
- Phone
- 715-824-3147
- [email protected]
Contact from co.portage.wi.gov — Portage County Official Directory
Other rules to know
- No Village website, ordinances or fence rules were found online.
- Village Clerk: Karen Shulfer, 715-824-3147, [email protected]; the county directory lists no building inspector (Portage County Official Directory, 11-4-2026).
Before you dig
Call Diggers Hotline at 811 (or file online at diggershotline.com) at least 3 business days before digging post holes. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the Village of Amherst Junction, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Amherst Junction before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Amherst Junction?
Call the Village Clerk (715-824-3147) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what rules apply. Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging. permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Amherst Junction (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Amherst Junction?
Karen Shulfer, Village Clerk. Phone 715-824-3147, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Amherst Junction's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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