Licenses & Certifications

In order to do construction work in the City of Stevens Point, there are certain licenses and/or certifications required for each project type. The following is a list of project types and the required license and/or certifications required to obtain an approved permit:

Building (One and Two-Family Residential)

A person or entity may obtain a building permit for a one- or two-family dwelling only if (see exception) the person or entity holds a dwelling contractor certification or a dwelling contractor - restricted certification, and a dwelling contractor qualifier certification, except as provided under s. 101.654(1)(b), Wis. Stats. There is an exception for an owner of a dwelling who resides or will reside in the dwelling and who applies for the building permit.

Electrical

Any contractor who performs electrical work in the City of Stevens Point must possess a State of Wisconsin Master Electrician License.

HVAC

Any contractor who performs HVAC work in the City of Stevens Point must possess the following license, certification, and meet the following insurance requirements:

  • State of Wisconsin HVAC Contractor Registration, and 
  • State HVAC Qualifier Certification

Plumbing

Any contractor who performs plumbing work in the City of Stevens Point must possess a State of Wisconsin Master Plumber License.

To see if a contractor is licensed with the State of Wisconsin, please visit the Department of Commerce Credential Search.

Please note, the State of Wisconsin may require additional licenses and/or certifications to do certain construction work. Please visit the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services to learn more.