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Do I need a permit for a water heater replacement in Milwaukee, WI?

Short answer: We could not confirm from an official source whether a water heater replacement needs a permit in Milwaukee, WI; check with City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS) before you start.

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Not legal advice. Always confirm with your local building department. Rules change, and your parcel's zoning, HOA, historic district, floodplain or utility work can change the answer. We show the official source and the date we last checked it so you can verify for yourself.
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Unverified: Milwaukee says plumbing work other than like-for-like fixture replacement needs a permit, but it does not say directly whether a water heater swap does.

Note: Unverified, confirm locally. The homeowner page exempts replacing plumbing fixtures and mechanical appliances; water heaters are not named.

Cost

Fee not extracted; see DNS permit fees. Unverified, confirm locally

Fee source: https://city.milwaukee.gov/DNS/permits/PermitChecklist

Where to apply

City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (Development Center)

Permitting authority: City of Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services (DNS). Rules shown are for 1-2 family homes. Historic properties need a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior changes regardless of permit rules. See also: how to apply for a building permit.

Official sources

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