Waushara County fence permit rules
Fence rules in Waushara County are set by each city, village and town, not by the state. Pick your municipality for height limits, setbacks, fees, step-by-step filing instructions and the person to call.
Some towns in Waushara County follow the county zoning ordinance instead of their own. Those are covered under Waushara County Zoning (unincorporated towns).
| Municipality | Permit? | Side/rear max | Front yard | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Wautoma | Ask | 6 ft | 4 ft | (608) 697-7773 |
| Village of Coloma | Ask | 6 ft from grade | Not allowed in the front yard unless 36 inches or less | (715) 228-2871 |
| Village of Hancock | Ask | — | — | (715) 249-5521 |
| Village of Lohrville | Ask | — | — | (920) 566-4109 |
| Village of Plainfield | Ask | — | — | (715) 335-6501 |
| Village of Redgranite | Yes | 6 ft from grade | Not allowed in the front yard unless less than 36 inches high | 920-566-2381 |
| Village of Wild Rose | Yes | — | — | (920) 622-4183 |
| Town of Aurora | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Bloomfield | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Coloma | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Dakota | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Deerfield | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Hancock | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Leon | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Marion | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Mount Morris | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Oasis | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Plainfield | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Poy Sippi | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Richford | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Rose | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Saxeville | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Springwater | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Warren | Ask | — | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Town of Wautoma | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
| Waushara County Zoning (unincorporated towns) | Ask | 6 ft in residential districts | — | 920-787-0453 |
Not sure which municipality you're in? Your tax bill names it, or look up your address.