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Building permits, zoning and land rules in the Village of Hustler, Wisconsin

New one- and two-family homes in the Village of Hustler, Wisconsin, require a Uniform Dwelling Code building permit, and Hustler is listed as the delegated building permit and inspection authority.1 Septic permits are separate: Juneau County Sanitation & Zoning issues sanitary permits where the county wastewater ordinance applies and approved public sewer is unavailable.2 We could not confirm a published village zoning ordinance, RV rule or dimensional standards, so settle zoning approval questions with the village before buying or designing.

At a glance

Building permit
Required for new one- and two-family dwellings1
Building inspections
Required under the UDC; use the inspector named on the permit3
Septic
A sanitary permit is required where private wastewater service is used4
Public sewer
Service is available throughout the village; county rules require connection when approved sewer becomes available5
Owner-builder
A resident owner may use the state contractor-certification exemption, but still applies for the building permit6
Private well
Obtain a Wisconsin DNR notification number before construction7

Who to call

Building permits

Village of Hustler UDC permitting authority

UDC permits and inspections for new one- and two-family dwellings in the Village of Hustler

Septic permits

Juneau County Sanitation & Zoning Department

Sanitary permits and plan review, private sewage information, land-use permits and county floodplain services

608-847-9391

[email protected]

650 Prairie Street Mauston, WI 53948

Contact details are copied from each office’s official page and were checked against it on October 9, 2026.

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Do you need a building permit in the Village of Hustler, Wisconsin?

Yes. A UDC building permit is required for a new one- or two-family dwelling in the Village of Hustler, including a stick-built, modular or manufactured-home installation.8 Wisconsin DSPS lists Hustler as a delegated municipality, which means the village has authority over UDC permitting and inspection rather than sending an ordinary private project directly to the state.9

The permit process includes required footing, foundation, rough-work, insulation and final inspections; notify the inspector identified on the issued permit when each stage is ready.10 An owner who lives or will live in the dwelling may qualify for the state exemption from dwelling-contractor certification, but the owner must still apply for the building permit.6

Who issues building permits in the Village of Hustler?

The Village of Hustler is the delegated UDC authority for new one- and two-family dwellings and camping-unit permitting and inspection.11 The state list does not publish a village contact or inspector for Hustler, so confirm the current filing point and inspector with the village before submitting plans.

A UDC application calls for the permit application, contractor license details, legible plans, required project data and the application fee.12 The state electronic application route can send a completed application to the intended municipality, but the available material does not provide a Hustler-specific checklist, fee schedule or local contact.13 Septic permits do not come from the village; they are a separate sanitary permit from Juneau County Sanitation & Zoning1415. Ask the village which submission route it currently accepts and who should receive inspection requests; the inspector identified on the issued permit controls those requests.16

Does the Village of Hustler have zoning?

We could not confirm a published Village of Hustler zoning ordinance, zoning map or district schedule. Before relying on a parcel for an RV, tiny home, accessory dwelling, farm building or a particular setback, ask the village to confirm the parcel's district and provide the current ordinance text. The same check should cover minimum lot area, minimum dwelling size, height, lot coverage and whether a proposed use needs village approval.

Do not substitute Juneau County's rules for land outside village limits as the answer inside Hustler. County involvement is clearest for private wastewater service where the county ordinance applies, while Hustler itself is the delegated authority for covered UDC building permits.29 A new manufactured-home installation still falls within the statewide UDC permit system, but that construction approval does not by itself establish that a particular site or occupancy is allowed under local land-use rules.17

How do septic permits work inside the Village of Hustler?

Hustler's comprehensive plan says sewer service is available throughout the village.5 Where an approved public sewer is available, the county wastewater rule requires the private system to be disconnected and the premises connected to that sewer within one year.5 Confirm sewer availability and connection requirements for the specific parcel before commissioning a soil test or septic design.

For property not served by approved public sewer, Juneau County's Zoning Department administers the county private-wastewater ordinance where it applies.2 A sanitary permit is required before installing, replacing, reconnecting or modifying a covered private sewage system, with narrow exceptions for certain component replacements.15 Juneau County's official sanitation page directs applicants to sanitary permits and plan review and says the sanitary-permit application must be completed by a licensed plumber.14 The installed system must be inspected and approved before occupancy where the county rule applies.18

Building a home in the Village of Hustler: the steps in order

  1. Ask the village to identify the parcel's current zoning, permitted residential use, setbacks and any site-plan approval because those local rules are not published online.
  1. Confirm public-sewer availability for the site; sewer service is described as available throughout Hustler, and the county rule requires connection when approved public sewer becomes available.5 If private wastewater service is needed, contact Juneau County Sanitation & Zoning before the building application because a sanitary permit must precede local permits for a building using a private system.4
  1. Assemble the UDC building-permit application, contractor information, scaled plans, required technical data and fee.12
  1. File through the route the village currently directs; Hustler is the delegated UDC authority.11
  1. Schedule the required construction inspections with the inspector named on the permit.3 For a private well, obtain the DNR notification number before construction and submit the well report afterward.7

What should you check before buying land in the Village of Hustler?

Start with buildability, not the listing description. Ask the village for the current zoning text, parcel district, allowed use, setbacks, minimum lot and dwelling standards, RV rules and the UDC filing contact. We could not confirm those village-specific land-use details from an official online ordinance.

Then determine whether the parcel can and must connect to public sewer; the available plan says sewer service extends throughout Hustler, while the county wastewater rule requires connection after approved sewer becomes available.5 If a private wastewater system is possible, obtain county direction before designing it and remember that installation and inspection require approval.1518 A non-plumbing sanitation system is not a route to full-time off-grid occupancy: where the county ordinance applies, the served structure may not have indoor plumbing or be used as a full-time residence.19 If access would connect to a state trunk highway, WisDOT requires a connection permit before construction.20

Watch-outs

  • Hustler's state delegation listing does not provide the village application contact, inspector or complete filing procedure; confirm all three with the village before filing.9
  • A non-plumbing sanitation system cannot serve a full-time residence where the Juneau County wastewater ordinance applies.19
  • A sanitary permit must be in place before a local permit is issued for a building that will use a private sewage system.4

Sources

  1. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  2. Chapter 15 Private Sewage System Ordinance (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  3. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  4. Juneau County Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Ordinance (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  5. Village of Hustler Comprehensive Plan (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  6. Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  7. Water Overview (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  8. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  9. Delegated Agents for Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC) and for Camping Units Permitting and Inspection (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  10. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  11. Village of Hustler UDC permitting authority (dsps.wi.gov)
  12. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  13. Instructions for Submitting a UDC Permit Application (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  14. Juneau County Sanitation & Zoning Department (co.juneau.wi.gov)
  15. Chapter 15 Private Sewage System Ordinance (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  16. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  17. UDC (Uniform Dwelling Code / One- and Two-Family Dwellings) (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  18. Chapter 15 Private Sewage System Ordinance (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  19. Juneau County Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems Ordinance (Village of Hustler), quoted and re-checked
  20. State highway connection permits (driveways & more) (Wisconsin statewide rule), quoted and re-checked

Written October 9, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.

Answers from the rulebook for Village of Hustler

Village of Hustler’s own rules

  • Building permitRequired

    New one- and two-family dwellings inside Hustler village.

    • Hustler is listed by DSPS as a delegated UDC municipality.
    • The permit is required before covered construction proceeds; state-owned buildings or land are treated separately by DSPS.
    “A permit under the UDC is required for new one- and two-family dwelling units. This includes stick-built, modular, and manufactured home installations.”
  • InspectionsRequired

    New one- and two-family dwellings inside Hustler village.

    • Required inspections are footings, foundation and foundation reinforcement, rough, insulation, and final.
    • The DSPS delegation list identifies Hustler village as delegated.
    “The following inspections are required on new one- and two-family dwellings. When ready for inspection, notify the inspector identified on your UDC permit.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Required — New one- and two-family dwellings inside Hustler village under the Wisconsin UDC.
      “The following inspections are required on new one- and two-family dwellings. When ready for inspection, notify the inspector identified on your UDC permit.”
  • Septic permitRequired

    Private onsite wastewater systems serving property inside Hustler village.

    • A local permit is conditional on approved plan review.
    • The responsible permitting agency may be the municipality, county, or DSPS depending on delegated authority and project type.
    “See the local municipality or county covering your project location. However, a local permit is conditional on an approved plan review.”
  • Septic inspectionRequired

    POWTS construction and installation inside Hustler village.

    • Inspection is required in accordance with the plan-review conditional approval letter.
    • Contact the agency that issued the POWTS permit.
    “Inspection of POWTS construction and installation is required in accordance with the plan review conditional approval letter.”
  • Permit processPartial

    UDC permitting and inspection for new one- and two-family dwellings and camping units inside Hustler village.

    • Hustler village is listed by Wisconsin DSPS as a delegated municipality for UDC permitting and inspection.
    • The source establishes delegated authority, but does not publish Hustler's local application form, filing location, inspector contact, or complete local application procedure.
    • The DSPS page states that municipalities issuing UDC permits must electronically report issued permits to eSLA by the 15th of the first month after issuance.
    • The general state rule contains exceptions in Wis. Stat. secs. 101.651 (1) and (2m).
    “Review this list to determine if your municipality or county has authority to issue UDC and/or camping unit permits and inspections. [...] Village of Hustler, Juneau County (29136) | Delegated | PDF Letter |”

Rules another office applies inside Village of Hustler

Village of Hustler does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

  • Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    An owner building or working on a one- or two-family dwelling that the owner resides in or will reside in inside Hustler village.

    • The owner must reside or intend to reside in the dwelling and apply for the permit to work on that dwelling.
    • The exemption concerns the contractor-certification requirements described on the DSPS page.
    “Per Wisconsin Administrative code the above does not apply to an owner of a dwelling who resides or will reside in the dwelling and who applies for a building permit to work on that dwelling.”
  • Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

    New one- and two-family dwelling units inside Hustler village, including stick-built, modular, and manufactured home installations.

    • The Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code governs one- and two-family dwelling units.
    • The responsible permitting authority may be Hustler village if delegated authority exists, or DSPS if the municipality lacks proper authority.

    code chapters: SPS 320-325

    “SPS 320-325 Uniform Dwelling Code (UDC), construction standard for 1-2 family dwelling units, applies uniformly statewide”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Adopted (with conditions) — New one- and two-family dwellings inside Hustler village, including stick-built, modular, and manufactured-home installations.
      “A permit under the UDC is required for new one- and two-family dwelling units. This includes stick-built, modular, and manufactured home installations.”
  • Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

    Private sewage systems and non-plumbing sanitation systems serving property inside Hustler village where the county POWTS ordinance applies.

    • The ordinance defines the County as the County Authority and the Juneau County Zoning Department.
    • The ordinance applies to geographic areas of Juneau County not served by a public sewer approved by the Department of Natural Resources.
    “County. The County Authority; the Juneau County Zoning Department. County Sanitary Permit. A permit issued by the County for the reconnection, repair, etc, of a private sewage system or for the installation of a non-plumbing sanitation system, pursuant to s59.70 and s145.04, Wisconsin Statutes.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • County (with conditions) — Private sewage and non-plumbing sanitation systems serving land inside Hustler village that is not served by approved public sewer.
      “The Zoning Administrator shall be responsible for the administration of this ordinance. The Zoning Administrator may delegate his responsibilities to personnel employed by the Zoning Department and in the case of issuing abatement orders, to the County Health Department.”
  • Off-grid sanitationLimited

    Non-plumbing sanitation systems inside Hustler village where the Juneau County POWTS ordinance applies.

    • The structure or premises must not have an indoor plumbing system and must not be used as a full-time residence.
    • If plumbing is installed or water under pressure is supplied, another acceptable sewage-disposal method must also be provided.
    • A County sanitary permit is required for installation.
    • Only systems within SPS 91 are included.
    “A non-plumbing sanitation system may be permitted only when the structure or premises served by the non-plumbing sanitation system is not provided with an indoor plumbing system and is not used as a full time residence. If plumbing is installed in the structure or water under pressure is supplied to the structure, an acceptable method of sewage disposal other than, or in addition to, a non-plumbing sanitation system must be provided.”
    One more reviewed finding on this topic
    • Limited — Non-plumbing sanitation systems serving structures inside Hustler village where Juneau County Chapter 15 applies.
      “A non-plumbing sanitation system may be permitted only when the structure or premises served by the non-plumbing sanitation system is not provided with an indoor plumbing system and is not used as a full time residence.”
  • Well permitRequired

    Construction of a private well serving property inside Hustler village.

    • A DNR notification number is required before construction.
    • A well construction report must be submitted afterward.
    • The DNR page directs applicants to check the county for any additional county well-permit ordinance.

    DNR notification number: required before construction

    “you are required to obtain a notification number from the DNR prior to construction and a well construction report must be submitted afterwards.”
  • Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)

    Premises inside Hustler village when an approved public sewer is available to the structure or premises.

    • The Hustler comprehensive plan states sewer service is available throughout the village.
    • When an approved public sewer becomes available, the private sewage system must be disconnected within one year and connection made to the public sewer.
    • The county POWTS ordinance contains a public-sewer availability rule; no comparable mandatory public-water connection rule was located.

    deadline to disconnect private system and connect to public sewer: 1 year

    “Sewer service is available throughout the village.”
  • Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

    Buildings and structures on farm premises used exclusively for qualifying farming purposes in or around Hustler village.

    • The farming exemption concerns the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
    • The source states that substantially all means at least 90 percent of commodities were planted or produced on the farm premises.
    • The tests apply to the entire building; buildings handling products from other farms may fall within the commercial code.

    farm commodities produced on farm premises: >= 90 percent (substantially all)

    “The tests must be applied to the entire building”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Hustler or Juneau County directly.

  • Certificate of occupancy — Occupancy of buildings inside Hustler village limits.
  • Local zoning — Land inside Hustler village limits.
  • Zoning districts — Zoning districts inside Hustler village limits.
  • Minimum dwelling size — Dwellings inside Hustler village limits.
  • Minimum lot size — Lots inside Hustler village limits.
13 more unanswered
  • Setbacks
  • Lot coverage
  • Building height
  • Living in an RV
  • Camping on your land
  • Tiny homes
  • Manufactured homes
  • Accessory dwellings
  • Subdividing land
  • Driveway access
  • Building in a floodplain
  • Short-term rentals
  • Permit fees

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Unanswered questions are usually a sign that Village of Hustler publishes no rule on the point, not that none exists. Juneau County’s page lists the county offices to call.

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