City Building Permits
Clayton Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Clayton Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
County-issued building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits for Clayton Township
- Department
- Arenac County Building Department
- Address
- 120 N. Grove Street, P.O. Box 724, Standish, MI 48658
- Phone
- 989-846-9791
Online Permit Portal
Platform: County web forms and PDF applications with online payment via Paymentus • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Confirm local zoning or land use approval first.
- Gather tax ID, site plan, foundation or floor plans, and any required health, driveway, floodplain, EGLE, or soil erosion approvals.
- Submit completed building permit application and required attachments to the county building office.
- Pay permit and registration fees.
- Wait for review and issuance.
- Schedule inspections by phone or through Cloudpermit.
General Requirements
Permit required for new homes, additions, garages, decks, sheds, pole barns, mobile or modular setups, commercial work, and demolitions listed by the county.
Required Documents
- Tax ID
- zoning approval
- site plan
- plans
- contractor information
- any health, EGLE, or road commission approvals
- Permit validity
- Permit extension request form is posted; the public page reviewed did not clearly state the standard expiration period.
- Building code
- Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act as well as the state code baseline
- Owner-builder
- County application instructions allow "homeowner" in contractor information when the homeowner is doing the work.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration is required.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Arenac County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Office call (phone)
- Cloudpermit (online)
- Inspection hours
- Normal inspection days run between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Typical inspection sequence: Footing, foundation, insulation, rough, final.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act as well as the state code baseline
- Building permit application
- Soil erosion permits
- 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 Arenac County Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clayton Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Clayton Township, MI?
- Permit required for new homes, additions, garages, decks, sheds, pole barns, mobile or modular setups, commercial work, and demolitions listed by the county.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Clayton Township, MI?
- 1. Confirm local zoning or land use approval first. 2. Gather tax ID, site plan, foundation or floor plans, and any required health, driveway, floodplain, EGLE, or soil erosion approvals. 3. Submit completed building permit application and required attachments to the county building office. 4. Pay permit and registration fees. 5. Wait for review and issuance. 6. Schedule inspections by phone or through Cloudpermit.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Clayton Township, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Office call, Cloudpermit.
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