Building Inspection

Welcome
Welcome to the City of Manitowoc Building Inspection department web page. We invite you to explore this web page at your convenience to learn more about how the department can assist you with the development of your construction or renovation project in the City of Manitowoc or provide code enforcement assistance for property maintenance concerns in your neighborhood.

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MyGov
The City of Manitowoc has implemented MyGov, a permitting and inspections software program that also offers a Collaborator Portal for Contractors to apply and pay online for permitted projects, access building permit information, schedule inspections, and see the status of their projects.

Contractors

All contractors performing work in the City of Manitowoc shall complete the following to identify contractors who possess a valid and active state license and / or perform permitted work in the City of Manitowoc.

  1. Apply for a Collaborator Account

  2. Complete a Local Contractor Registration in MyGov or Return this Form before submitting a permit application. There is no charge for this registration. 

  3. If the local registration requires proof of a state license, the first and last name of the contact must be the state license holder.

MyGov Create An Account 

MyGov Quick Fact Sheet With Links

Email Form: Apply For Collaborator Account & Local Contractor Registration

Online: Apply For Collaborator Account

Online: Apply For Local Contractor Registration

Responsibilities

To provide assistance to property owners, contractors and design professionals in the enforcement of municipal and State ordinances, standards and codes promoting community health and safety as they relate to construction procedures, code enforcement and property maintenance.

Department Services

  • Code Enforcement
  • Floodplain Enforcement
  • Inspections
  • Permit Issuance
  • Plan Review
  • Property Maintenance Enforcement
  • Zoning Enforcement