Unincorporated Antrim County

County application cites the permit requirement under Michigan PA 230 and requires completion to obtain a permit

Building code

Michigan Residential Code 2015

Permit validity

Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 6 months after issuance or if work is suspended or abandoned for 6 months; canceled permits cannot be refunded or reinstated

Owner-builder

The application includes a homeowner option and exemption fields for contractor-related identifiers

Contractor requirements

Builder license number, expiration date, federal employer ID or exemption, workers compensation carrier or exemption, and MESC employer number or exemption are requested on the form

1. 01
   Submit the building permit application to the county building department.
2. 02
   Include the project information, owner and contractor identification, and site information.
3. 03
   If plan review is required, submit plans with an application for plan examination and the proper fee before a permit can be issued.
4. 04
   Provide separate applications for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits when applicable.
5. 05
   Permit is issued after review and fee payment.

Source: Antrim County Building Department ↗

Typical sequence: Work must progress and inspections must be requested and conducted to keep a permit valid

A permit is canceled when no inspections are requested and conducted within 6 months of issuance or within 6 months of the previous inspection