Village of Iola fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Iola? Yes. The Village of Iola requires a permit before you build a fence.
permit.guide can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Iola (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Iola: What fence heights, setbacks and permit fee does the Village of Iola require?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Iola
Steps based on villageofiola.com — building and zoning
- Apply for a building permit for your fence online through the Village's General Engineering permit application, or at Village Hall, 180 S. Main St. (Mon-Tue 8-5, Wed-Thu 8-3, Fri 8-1).
- Wait for the permit before you start building.
- Call Diggers Hotline (811) at least 3 business days before digging.
Who to contact
Laura J. Krogwold
Village Clerk/Treasurer (handles building inspector calls)
- Phone
- 715-445-2913
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Tue 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed-Thu 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
- Address
- Village Hall, 180 South Main Street (PO Box 336), Iola, WI 54945
Contact from public4.co.waupaca.wi.us — CountyDirectory
What to submit
- Building permit application (online through General Engineering, or at Village Hall)
Other rules to know
- The Village's Building & Zoning page lists "Building a deck, fence or pool" among projects that need a building permit; get the permit before starting work.
- Fence height and setback rules were not found online; the Village has a Zoning & Variance Board.
- Building inspection is by General Engineering Co. (608-617-6300, by appointment) per the County Directory (updated Oct. 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 Iola, WI?
Yes. The Village of Iola requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Iola?
Apply for a building permit for your fence online through the Village's General Engineering permit application, or at Village Hall, 180 S. Main St. (Mon-Tue 8-5, Wed-Thu 8-3, Fri 8-1). Wait for the permit before you start 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 Village of Iola (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Iola?
Laura J. Krogwold, Village Clerk/Treasurer (handles building inspector calls). Phone 715-445-2913, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Iola's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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