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Permit Requirements: Milwaukee vs Wauwatosa

How do permit requirements rules compare between Milwaukee, WI and Wauwatosa, WI?

Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee County

Some Restrictions

Milwaukee requires a fence permit from the Department of Neighborhood Services for any fence over 4 feet tall or any fence in a front yard, regardless of height.

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Wauwatosa, WI

Milwaukee County

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMilwaukeeWauwatosa
Permit TriggerOver 4 feet or front yard-
Issuing AgencyDNS-
Typical FeeFrom $60-
Rear Yard Max6 feet-

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Milwaukee FAQ

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