Town of Hamburg fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hamburg? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hamburg 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
- Mail source
Still being confirmed with Hamburg: Does a residential fence need a Town of Hamburg permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Hamburg
Steps based on tn.hamburg.wi.gov — permits
- Call the Town of Hamburg office ((608) 483-2570) and ask whether your fence needs a Town permit under the zoning ordinance.
- If it does, fill out the Town permit application with a property drawing showing setbacks, and mail or bring it with the fee (payable to Township of Hamburg) to S1594 County Road K, Chaseburg. Don't start before approval at the monthly board meeting.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Jackie Stalsberg
Town Clerk
- Phone
- 608-769-0004
- Address
- Township of Hamburg, S1594 County Road K, Chaseburg, WI 54621
Contact from tn.hamburg.wi.gov — permits
What to submit
- Town permit application
- Property drawing showing setbacks and distances (Google Earth photo or survey preferred)
Other rules to know
- Town of Hamburg Zoning Ordinance (rev. Nov. 2016) requires a permit for 'ANY construction activity' on Town forms; it has no fence-specific rules, so ask whether a fence counts.
- The July 2026 permit application requires a property drawing showing setbacks and distances ('No drawing equals no permit'); payable to Township of Hamburg. Starting before applying: $250 fee; before monthly board approval: $75 (2023 fee list).
- 2023 fee list: outbuilding site permits free under $2,000, $75 for $2,000-$20,000; no fence fee listed.
- Town office phones: (608) 483-2570 or 483-2577. Building Inspector: Matthew Carl, [email protected], 608-617-3358.
- Vernon County has no countywide zoning (it administers shoreland, floodplain, wetland and sanitary rules in unincorporated areas, 608-637-5270); its Land & Water Reference Guide says to contact the Town Chairman about building permits and fencing laws.
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 Hamburg, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hamburg before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The July 2026 permit application requires a property drawing showing setbacks and distances ('No drawing equals no permit'); payable to Township of Hamburg. Starting before applying: $250 fee; before monthly board approval: $75 (2023 fee list).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Hamburg?
Call the Town of Hamburg office ((608) 483-2570) and ask whether your fence needs a Town permit under the zoning ordinance. If it does, fill out the Town permit application with a property drawing showing setbacks, and mail or bring it with the fee (payable to Township of Hamburg) to S1594 County Road K, Chaseburg. Don't start before approval at the monthly board meeting. 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 Hamburg (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hamburg?
Jackie Stalsberg, Town Clerk. Phone 608-769-0004.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Hamburg's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Hamburg Zoning Ordinance (rev. 2016)
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