Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-10-10
72 of Wisconsin's 72 counties — 100% — let an owner build their own home without a licensed contractor. That is the 17th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Menominee County (81/100). Every entry below cites the county’s own official source.
Rules change, and cities inside these counties set their own — treat this as a verified starting point, not legal advice. All 2952 counties nationwide → Wisconsin: no zoning → Wisconsin: rv living → Wisconsin: tiny homes → Wisconsin: no minimum home size → Full Wisconsin profile →
72 of 72 Wisconsin counties · sorted by Index score
Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Wisconsin DSPS states that a UDC construction and erosion-control permit may be taken out by the owner who currently occupies, or will occupy, the home. The owner-builder allowa…
Wisconsin DSPS - Building a Home in Wisconsin (UDC Guide) ↗Every county here has a full profile — water, land prices, hazard safety, seclusion, and the rest of its building rules. See the Wisconsin state page for all 72 counties ranked, or go back to the national list.
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General guidance, not legal advice. Off-grid, building, and land-use rules are often set at the county level and change often. Verify with your county and state before acting. Data reviewed 2026-06-26.
