Town of Beloit fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Beloit? Yes. The Town of Beloit requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $85 (residential 1 & 2 family); $110 commercial/multi-family (fee schedule effective January 1, 2026) source
- Side and rear yards
- 72 inches source
- Front (street) yard
- 36 inches where the fence extends beyond the front of the residence or into the front yard setback source
- Corner lots
- No fence permitted where the Building Inspector finds it will interfere with observation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric setback; no fence, wall or hedge may extend onto or overhang adjoining private property, the public right-of-way or public land unless a written, recorded easement permits it. source
- Not allowed
- Barbwire strands, electrically charged wire, or other devices the Building Inspector deems dangerous (residential). source
- How to apply
- Call 608-728-3911 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Beloit
Steps based on townofbeloitwi.gov — permittinginspections
- Contact Community Development Director/Building Inspector Tim Kienbaum (608-728-3911) to confirm the permits you need and get the Uniform Permit Application.
- Submit the application with plans showing the fence type, size, location and height, plus a site plan.
- Pay the $85 residential fence fee (cash or check only) and wait for the permit before building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
- Paying
- Cash or check only (Uniform Permit Application)
- Inspections
- Schedule inspections with Tim Kienbaum by phone or email
Who to contact
Tim Kienbaum
Community Development Director/Building Inspector
- Phone
- 608-728-3911
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Town of Beloit, 3000 S. Bartells Drive, Beloit, WI 53511
Contact from townofbeloitwi.gov — permittinginspections
What to submit
- Uniform Permit Application (all-in-one)
- Plans showing the fence type, size, location and height
- Site plan
Other rules to know
- Contact the Community Development Department before starting to find out which permits and inspections you need.
- Pool fences: at least 54 inches and no more than 72 inches high.
- Fences must be kept in good condition (§6.08(5)).
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 Town of Beloit, WI?
Yes. The Town of Beloit requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Beloit?
Side and rear yards: 72 inches. Front (street) yard: 36 inches where the fence extends beyond the front of the residence or into the front yard setback. Corner lots: No fence permitted where the Building Inspector finds it will interfere with observation of pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Beloit?
No numeric setback; no fence, wall or hedge may extend onto or overhang adjoining private property, the public right-of-way or public land unless a written, recorded easement permits it.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Beloit?
$85 (residential 1 & 2 family); $110 commercial/multi-family (fee schedule effective January 1, 2026).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Beloit?
Contact Community Development Director/Building Inspector Tim Kienbaum (608-728-3911) to confirm the permits you need and get the Uniform Permit Application. Submit the application with plans showing the fence type, size, location and height, plus a site plan. Pay the $85 residential fence fee (cash or check only) and wait for the permit before building. 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 Town of Beloit (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Beloit?
Tim Kienbaum, Community Development Director/Building Inspector. Phone 608-728-3911, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Beloit's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Chapter VI §6.08 Fences, Walls and Hedges Regulated
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