Utility Permit

Waukesha County Utility Permit

Contact: Greg Luedtke
Phone: 262-548-7846

8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday

Waukesha County Department of Public Works
515 W Moreland Blvd, AC220
Waukesha, WI 53188

How to apply:

Effective April 1st, 2026, the Waukesha County Department of Public Works will process Utility permits using Oxcart Permits, a web-based permitting system.  No paper, email, or faxed applications will be accepted.

Applicants must register via the Oxcart website.  Registration is free. 

Approximate review time: 2-3 weeks, depending on workload. Permit applications are reviewed in the order they are received.

LOGIN TO OXCART HOW TO APPLY WCHA Utility Accommodation Policy

	Unit	Application Fee	Inspection Fee
Excavate in Pavement	First 200 ft Additional 1,000 ft	$120	$290 $290
Excavate/Plow in Right of Way	First 200 ft Additional mile	$120	$290 $290
New Poles - per pole	Per Permit	$120	$290
Re-Apply for Utility Permit		$120
Re-Inspection	Each		$115

A utility permit is required for construction, maintenance, and/or repair of utilities within a County Highway's right of way. It helps the permitting authority manage the highway right of way corridor for the most efficient use of space, helps the coordination of facilities within, and ensures proper restoration. Permit fees depend on the scope of work that will be occurring.

Applicants proposing utility work within Waukesha County highway right-of-way shall comply with the Wisconsin County Highway Association Utility Accommodation Policy (WCHA UAP) and the Waukesha County Addendum, as adopted by Waukesha County. Compliance with these requirements is a condition of permit approval and applies to all proposed utility installations, relocations, maintenance, and related work activities.