Building

The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes.  In addition, the Building Department administers and enforces ordinance provisions pertaining to fences, pools, unsafe buildings and zoning.

APPLYING FOR A PERMIT

Many permit applications can be processed via email.  Please see the Building Department Forms page for forms and email contact. 

Planting a Tree? Installing a Fence, Deck or Pool? Call before you dig! Call 811 or click https://www.missdig811.org/

Whether you are doing the work yourself or hiring it out, you are responsible for assuring the utilities on your property are clearly marked and you avoid damaging them. MISS DIG 811 is Michigan’s ONLY resource for ensuring you know what’s below ground BEFORE you start to dig.