Village of Eagle fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Eagle? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Eagle 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 414-745-1884 source
Still being confirmed with Eagle: Does the Village of Eagle require a permit for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Eagle
Steps based on vi.eagle.wi.gov — building inspection
- Call a Village Building Inspector (Joel Gavin, 414-745-1884, or Vince Budiac, 262-366-2400) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit.
- If it does, use the Zoning Permit Application on the Village's Building Inspection page and submit it to the Building Inspector.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Joel Gavin
Village Building Inspector
- Phone
- 414-745-1884
- Hours
- Village Hall Mon/Tue/Thu 8-4, Wed 8-6, Fri 8-1
- Address
- Village Hall, 820 E. Main Street, Eagle, WI 53119
Contact from vi.eagle.wi.gov — building inspection
Other rules to know
- The Village's Building Inspection page says projects that may need a permit go to the Village Building Inspector and invites you to call the Inspector if unsure; it does not mention fences.
- The Village posts a 2026 Zoning Permit Application on its Building Inspection page.
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 Eagle, WI?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Eagle before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Village's Building Inspection page says projects that may need a permit go to the Village Building Inspector and invites you to call the Inspector if unsure; it does not mention fences.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Eagle?
Call a Village Building Inspector (Joel Gavin, 414-745-1884, or Vince Budiac, 262-366-2400) to ask whether your fence needs a zoning or building permit. If it does, use the Zoning Permit Application on the Village's Building Inspection page and submit it to the Building Inspector. 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 Eagle (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Eagle?
Joel Gavin, Village Building Inspector. Phone 414-745-1884.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Eagle's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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