Washington County Shifts to Digital-Only Permits for Shoreland, Floodplain, and Wetland Management

The Washington County Natural Resources Department has announced that starting June 1, 2024, permits for Shoreland, Floodplain, and Wetland management will only be available in electronic format. This change is in accordance with Chapter 94, Article II of the Washington County Code, which requires these documents to be digitized.

Residents can access permit applications and related plans online, with records available from 1969 to the present. These include Shoreland Zoning/Rezoning, Administrative Permits, Conditional Use Permits, and Erosion Control Permits, applicable to all unincorporated areas of the county.

The department will dispose of all physical records after June 1, 2024. Residents needing original hard copies must collect them from the department's office at 333 E. Washington Street, West Bend, WI, or request them by email before this date.

Residents are advised to schedule an appointment or send an email in advance to retrieve documents. For more information or assistance, contact the department at 262-335-4445 or via email at [email protected]

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