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Arvon Township

How to apply for a building permit in Arvon Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Arvon Township Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning

Street address
14470 Marinich Dr., L'Anse, MI 49946
Coverage
Arvon Township only
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Arvon Township

Permit required for new homes, additions, detached accessory buildings, demolitions, mobile homes, miscellaneous structures, and commercial construction per township fee schedule

Required documents
  • site/plot plan
  • floor plan
  • truss design drawings
  • construction type specs
  • approved well and septic plans
  • zoning permit
  • 911 address
Building code
State of Michigan code baseline; township building permit references the state code and state permits for mechanical, electrical, plumbing
Owner-builder
Application is signed by owner or builder; township form allows owner or owner agent signature
Contractor requirements
Township form asks for contractor/license information where applicable; state trade permits remain separate
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Obtain fire number / 911 address
  2. 02
    Obtain septic and well approvals
  3. 03
    Obtain township zoning permit
  4. 04
    Submit building permit application with plans and supporting documents
  5. 05
    Pay permit fees
  6. 06
    Receive building permit and schedule inspections

Source: Arvon Township Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Arvon Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$20 demolition base fee; $50 misc. structure; $60 accessory building application fee; $65 new 1 and 2 family residence application fee
02
Plan check fee
Included in residential application fee for listed categories
03
Penalty (no permit)
$500 penalty if work starts before obtaining a permit

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • Call building official (phone)

Typical sequence: The township notes a minimum of five inspections on most structures.

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Arvon Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Arvon Township, MI?
Permit required for new homes, additions, detached accessory buildings, demolitions, mobile homes, miscellaneous structures, and commercial construction per township fee schedule
02 How much does a building permit cost in Arvon Township, MI?
Building permit fees in Arvon Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $20 demolition base fee; $50 misc. structure; $60 accessory building application fee; $65 new 1 and 2 family residence application fee. Plan check fee: Included in residential application fee for listed categories.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Arvon Township, MI?
To apply for a building permit in Arvon Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Obtain fire number / 911 address 2. Obtain septic and well approvals 3. Obtain township zoning permit 4. Submit building permit application with plans and supporting documents 5. Pay permit fees 6. Receive building permit and schedule inspections
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Arvon Township, MI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Arvon Township, MI via: Call building official.
last verified April 2026 source Arvon Township Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/michigan/baraga/arvon-township

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Arvon Township Building Inspector / Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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