City Building Permits
Sanborn Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Sanborn Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Sanborn Township
- Department
- Building and Zoning / Building Inspectors
- Address
- 12025 US Hwy 23 South, Ossineke, MI 49766
- Phone
- Clerk 989.471.1050; Supervisor 989.471.2912; building and zoning contact 989.590.7557
- Website
- https://sanborntwp.com/
Application Process
- Review township forms for the appropriate permit or inspection application.
- Use the township's building and zoning contact for permit administration.
General Requirements
Required Documents
- electrical permit application
- Building code
- The zoning document published by the township is a 2015 amended zoning ordinance, but the building code itself was not explicitly stated on the pages reviewed.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Building and Zoning / Building Inspectors to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building and zoning inspector Keith Krentz (phone)
- Electrical inspector Andrew Roznowski (phone)
- Plumbing and heating inspector Bruce Tillinger (phone)
Additional Resources
- Building code: The zoning document published by the township is a 2015 amended zoning ordinance, but the building code itself was not explicitly stated on the pages reviewed.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Township meetings page
- Forms and docs
- License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Building and Zoning / Building Inspectors before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanborn Township Building Permit FAQ
- How do I apply for a building permit in Sanborn Township, MI?
- 1. Review township forms for the appropriate permit or inspection application. 2. Use the township's building and zoning contact for permit administration.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Sanborn Township, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Building and zoning inspector Keith Krentz, Electrical inspector Andrew Roznowski, Plumbing and heating inspector Bruce Tillinger.
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