Town of Tilden Forms & Permits | Permit Applications

PERMITS ARE REQUIRED

While there is no zoning in the Town of Tilden, the Town does have ordinances that affect land and road use.

Building Permits (sheds, garages, and non-habitable structures) and Driveway Permits are required in the Town of Tilden and issued by Tilden’s clerk.

Excessive Weight Permits are required in the Town of Tilden and issued by Tilden’s Road Commissioner.

New home or multi-family home construction requires filling out an online Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Permit Application and a permit through the Chippewa County Planning & Zoning office (715)726-7940 at 711 N. Bridge Street, Room 009, Chippewa Falls. Building permits take time to issue, so always allow 7 to 10 days before your project begins.

There is an After the Fact Fee of $250 for starting construction or building prior to getting a permit, so if in doubt call the clerk for permitting applications, checking ordinances or general building permit questions.

Alcohol & Tobacco Licensing

How to Renew an Alcohol License

All applications are due May 15th of every year. Applications received after the filing deadline could result in a delay in your re-approval process, including a delay in your ability to sell alcohol.

If you have any questions in regard to filling out or filing your application, please call/text the Town Clerk, Nicole Ruf at 715-944-5113.

All licenses expire on June 30th of every year, regardless of when they were issued.

Allow time for the following steps to occur, we suggest applying as early as possible for your license.
- All applications are due May 15th annually.
- Applications must be published by the Town Clerk as a Class 1 notice at least 15 days prior to the monthly Town Board Meeting.
- The license application is presented to the Tilden Town Board for approval/denial. Meetings are typically held on the second Wednesday of the month.
- If approved license is issued by the Town Clerk.
- Forms need to be filled out with all of the questions answered.
- If you choose, you can use the fillable forms here.
- Bartender/operator's License Applications are also due by May 15th. These will able be presented for approval to the Town Board at the June meeting.
  - Each person must fill out and sign their own application form.
  - You may submit them on behalf of those individuals, but the license belongs to the bartender, no matter who pays for it.
- The cost of the licenses are: Liquor $200, Beer $50, Tobacco $5, Bartender/Operator $10 each. There will also be publication costs.
  - No monies are due until licenses are approved and issued, the Clerk will send an invoice.