Building Departments in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

There are 2 Building Departments in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, serving a population of 17,905 people in an area of 14 square miles. There is 1 Building Department per 8,952 people, and 1 Building Department per 6 square miles.

In Wisconsin, Wisconsin Rapids is ranked 55th of 922 cities in Building Departments per capita, and 62nd of 922 cities in Building Departments per square mile.

List of Wisconsin Rapids Building Departments

Find Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin building departments, planning, permits, zoning, and inspections.

Wisconsin Rapids Zoning 444 West Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Wood County Planning and Zoning Department 400 Market Street Wisconsin Rapids, WI

About the Wisconsin Rapids Building Department

Building Departments in Wisconsin Rapids, WI are responsible for ensuring safe construction of buildings located in their jurisdictions. Building Departments create building codes and standards for building construction to ensure building safety. The Wisconsin Rapids DOB is involved in all aspects of construction, including zoning laws, design requirements, building materials, trade and professional license regulation.

You may contact the Building Department for questions about:
  • Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin building inspection records
  • Contractor license searches
  • Wisconsin Rapids building codes
  • Building permit violations, appeals, and fines
  • Construction permits and building ordinances
  • Wisconsin Rapids, WI zoning laws and requirements

Wisconsin Rapids Building Structure & Housing Statistics

Find Wisconsin Rapids Residential Housing Units, Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year, Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics, Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics, and Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics. Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2018 ACS 5-Year Estimates.

Wisconsin Rapids Residential Housing Units
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
Total Housing Units8,7162,681,232
Occupied Housing Units8,131 (93.3%)2,343,129 (87.4%)
Wisconsin Rapids Occupied Residential Buildings
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
Single-Family Detached Homes5,533 (68.0%)1,558,389 (66.5%)
Single-Family Attached Homes372 (4.6%)105,394 (4.5%)
2 Apartments396 (4.9%)150,255 (6.4%)
3 or 4 Apartments283 (3.5%)86,999 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Apartments470 (5.8%)119,758 (5.1%)
10 or More Apartments900 (11.1%)257,093 (11.0%)
Mobile Home or Other Type of Housing177 (2.2%)65,241 (2.8%)
Wisconsin Rapids Occupied Residential Buildings Construction Year
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
2014 or Later74 (0.9%)26,056 (1.1%)
2010 to 2013141 (1.7%)45,338 (1.9%)
2000 to 2009818 (10.1%)297,431 (12.7%)
1980 to 19991,234 (15.2%)557,759 (23.8%)
1960 to 19792,636 (32.4%)574,111 (24.5%)
1940 to 19591,731 (1,731.0%)390,132 (390,132.0%)
1939 or Earlier1,497 (18.4%)452,302 (19.3%)
Wisconsin Rapids Occupied Residential Buildings Room Characteristics
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
1 Room168 (2.1%)34,064 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms6,009 (73.9%)1,619,801 (69.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms3,180 (39.1%)815,803 (34.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,503 (30.8%)738,273 (31.5%)
8 or More Rooms1,244 (15.3%)529,087 (22.6%)
Wisconsin Rapids Occupied Residential Buildings Bedroom Characteristics
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
No Bedroom168 (2.1%)38,171 (1.6%)
1 Bedroom881 (10.8%)216,358 (9.2%)
2 or 3 Bedrooms6,009 (73.9%)1,619,801 (69.1%)
4 or More Bedrooms1,073 (13.2%)468,799 (20.0%)
Wisconsin Rapids Occupied Residential Building Facility Characteristics
 Wisconsin RapidsWisconsin
With Complete Plumbing Facilities8,116 (99.8%)2,332,540 (99.5%)
With Complete Kitchen Facilities7,830 (96.3%)2,321,890 (99.1%)