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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Clayton Township
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
- Building code
- Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act as well as the state code baseline
- Permit validity
- Permit extension request form is posted; the public page reviewed did not clearly state the standard expiration period.
- Owner-builder
- County application instructions allow "homeowner" in contractor information when the homeowner is doing the work.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractor registration is required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm local zoning or land use approval first.
- 02 Gather tax ID, site plan, foundation or floor plans, and any required health, driveway, floodplain, EGLE, or soil erosion approvals.
- 03 Submit completed building permit application and required attachments to the county building office.
- 04 Pay permit and registration fees.
- 05 Wait for review and issuance.
- 06 Schedule inspections by phone or through Cloudpermit.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Office call (phone)
- Cloudpermit (online)
- Inspection hours
- Normal inspection days run between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Typical sequence: Footing, foundation, insulation, rough, final.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Clayton Township permits
01 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.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Clayton Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Clayton Township, MI, follow these steps: 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.
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Clayton Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Clayton Township, MI via: Office call, Cloudpermit.
last verified April 2026
source Arenac County Building Department ↗
entry id permits/michigan/arenac/clayton-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Arenac County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.