Bolthole Index county-legal census · checked 2026-09-11
72 of Wisconsin's 72 counties — 100% — let an owner build their own home without a licensed contractor. That is the 8th-largest count of any state. The strongest of them on the Bolthole Index is Menominee County (79/100). 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 1516 counties nationwide → Wisconsin: no zoning → 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.
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.
