Michigan

Michigan home permit planning notes

Local enforcement, frost depth, snow load, lakefront setbacks, septic, wells, and trade permits should be checked before work starts.

What to verify locally

Local guides in Michigan

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Residential Building Permit Guide

Detroit residential building permits use Accela and ProjectDox for applications, document review, inspection scheduling, and final certificates.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Residential Deck Permit Guide

Detroit residential deck permits require plot plans, foundation depth, framing details, guardrail and stair information, and zoning setback checks.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Building Permit Exempt Work Guide

Detroit lists several building-permit exemptions, but homeowners still need to check zoning, right-of-way, trade, and special-condition requirements.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor Building and STREAM Permit Guide

Ann Arbor uses the STREAM portal for building and trade permits, with zoning review handled as part of building permit applications and dashboards used for permit management, invoices, and inspection requests.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor Zoning Compliance for Sheds, Fences, and Decks Guide

Ann Arbor requires zoning compliance permits for several small residential projects that may not need a building permit, including small fences, detached decks, sheds, garages, carports, gazebos, greenhouses, and pergolas.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor Solar and Electrical Permit Guide

Ann Arbor residential rooftop solar usually requires an electrical permit, with expedited solar permitting available for eligible systems that do not include battery storage.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Residential Building Permit Guide

Grand Rapids residential building permits cover single-family homes and duplexes, with separate application paths for new construction, additions, remodels, accessory structures, decks, driveways, fences, pools, trades, and water or sewer work.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Deck and Remodel Permit Guide

Grand Rapids uses separate residential applications for decks and remodels, with owner/licensed-builder requirements, ePlan Room uploads, and plan review before approval.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Trade Permit and Inspection Guide

Grand Rapids electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and water or sewer permits have their own inspection paths, and most building and trade inspections can be scheduled online or through the Development Center.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids Change of Use and Land Use Permit Guide

Grand Rapids change-of-use and land-use permits help homeowners and small-property owners handle use changes, grading, paving, excavation, and projects that need coordinated site review.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo Building Permit and Inspection Guide

Kalamazoo building permits are required for structural work such as major renovations, remodeling, new construction, additions, garages, and larger sheds, with inspections required before work is covered.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo Fence and Historic District Permit Guide

Kalamazoo residential fence rules cover height, placement, finished-side orientation, materials, corner lots, and added standards for historic districts.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo Driveway, Paving, and Right-of-Way Permit Guide

Kalamazoo requires paving permits for driveway and parking-lot paving or replacement, and right-of-way permits when the work affects public sidewalks, approaches, or other public areas.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia Michigan Residential Building Permit Guide

Livonia residential permit planning uses BS&A Online plus city checklists and guidebooks for additions, basements, decks, fences, garages, pools, sheds, roofing, trade permits, and zoning compliance.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia Michigan Deck, Fence, Shed, and Pool Permit Guide

Livonia provides dedicated application checklists and guidebooks for decks, fences, garages, sheds, above-ground pools, in-ground pools, basements, additions, and other residential projects.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights Michigan Online Permit and Inspection Guide

Sterling Heights allows some trade and roofing permits online, but structural projects such as decks, sheds, additions, and pools require review and cannot be obtained entirely through the online permit shortcut.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights Michigan Fence, Deck, Shed, and Pool Permit Guide

Sterling Heights homeowner permit packets cover concrete, decks, fences, pools, hot tubs, sheds, and garages, with an Ask an Inspector program for residents who need help before applying.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing Michigan Building Permit and License Guide

East Lansing requires online permit applications and uses the 2015 Michigan Residential Code for residential projects, with separate guidance for license requirements and projects that may not need permits.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Detroit, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Detroit, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Detroit, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Detroit, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Detroit, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Ann Arbor, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Grand Rapids, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Grand Rapids, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Grand Rapids, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Kalamazoo, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Kalamazoo, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Kalamazoo, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Kalamazoo, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Livonia, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Livonia, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Livonia, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Livonia, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Livonia, Michigan

Livonia, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Livonia, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sterling Heights, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sterling Heights, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in Sterling Heights, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan ADU and Garage Conversion Permit Guide

Homeowners in East Lansing, Michigan, planning an accessory dwelling unit, garage apartment, basement apartment, or converted living space should confirm zoning, occupancy, utility, parking, and building-permit requirements before design work goes too far.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Pool Spa and Barrier Permit Guide

Pool and spa projects in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for building permits, zoning setbacks, electrical bonding, drainage, alarms, gates, and barrier inspections before excavation or delivery.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Roof Window and Exterior Permit Guide

Roof replacement, window replacement, siding, exterior doors, structural repairs, and weatherproofing work in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for permit, historic, energy, wind, and inspection requirements.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Kitchen Bath and Basement Remodel Permit Guide

Remodels in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, insulation, egress, waterproofing, and final inspection requirements before walls are closed.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Solar EV Charger and Generator Permit Guide

Homeowners in East Lansing, Michigan, planning solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, panel upgrades, or standby generators should coordinate electrical permits, utility requirements, equipment placement, and inspections.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Driveway Fence Shed and Site Permit Guide

Homeowners in East Lansing, Michigan, should check zoning, right-of-way, drainage, easements, setbacks, fence height, accessory structures, and inspections before building outside the house footprint.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Addition Deck Porch and Patio Cover Permit Guide

Additions, decks, porches, balconies, and patio covers in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for zoning placement, structural plans, footings, ledger connections, stairs, guards, roof loads, and staged inspections.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Electrical Panel Circuit and Rewiring Permit Guide

Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, whole-home rewiring, subpanels, outlets, lighting, and dedicated appliance wiring in East Lansing, Michigan, should be coordinated with electrical permits, utility requirements, and inspections.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Plumbing Water Heater Repipe and Sewer Permit Guide

Water heaters, repipes, fixture relocations, drain and vent changes, sewer laterals, backflow devices, and gas or water service work in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for plumbing permits and inspection hold points.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan HVAC Heat Pump Gas and Ventilation Permit Guide

Furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, mini-splits, ductwork, gas piping, range hoods, bath fans, and other ventilation work in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fuel-gas permits.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Foundation Retaining Wall Grading and Drainage Permit Guide

Foundation repairs, retaining walls, excavation, fill, waterproofing, grading, drainage systems, and slope work in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for structural, zoning, stormwater, floodplain, and site inspections.

East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, Michigan Demolition Structural Wall Fireplace and Chimney Permit Guide

Interior demolition, load-bearing wall changes, chimney or fireplace work, structural openings, and full-structure removal in East Lansing, Michigan, should be checked for building, trade, utility, environmental, and inspection requirements.

Projects to check first

ProjectWhy it matters
Shed PermitUsually required once the shed exceeds a local size threshold, has a permanent foundation, includes utilities, or violates zoning setbacks.
Fence PermitOften required for tall fences, front-yard fences, corner lots, pool barriers, retaining-wall combinations, and historic districts.
Deck PermitAlmost always required for attached decks, elevated decks, structural repairs, and decks with stairs or guards.
EV Charger PermitUsually required for Level 2 hardwired chargers, panel upgrades, new circuits, and garage wiring changes.
Solar PermitAlmost always required. Solar normally needs building/electrical permits and separate utility interconnection approval.
Bathroom Remodel PermitOften required when plumbing, electrical, framing, ventilation, or waterproofing systems are changed.
HVAC Replacement PermitUsually required for furnace, condenser, heat pump, major duct, gas line, and equipment-location changes.
Basement Finishing PermitUsually required when unfinished space becomes habitable, especially with bedrooms, bathrooms, or new walls.

Best first call

Start with the city building department if the property is inside city limits. If not, call the county building or planning office and ask which authority has jurisdiction for zoning, building, and trade inspections.