Baraga Township, MI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Baraga Township Zoning / State of Michigan building enforcement

Street address

Baraga Township Hall, 13919 State Hwy M-38, Baraga, MI 49908

Phone

906-353-6701

clerk@baragatownship.org

Coverage

Baraga Township only

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Baraga Township

Permit required when township zoning requires compliance and for state building permits under Michigan code

Required documents

zoning compliance application
state building permit application and plans when required

Building code: State building code baseline; township lists state enforcement for building code

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Apply for township zoning compliance permit
02

State of Michigan enforces the building code for new permits issued as of July 1, 2023
03

After zoning compliance, apply for state building permit
04

Schedule state inspections as needed

Source: Baraga Township Zoning / State of Michigan building enforcement ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Baraga Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Zoning compliance permits $50 for additions/alterations, decks/porches, and new structures over 200 sq ft

Permit fee formula

Township zoning fee schedule; construction activity without a proper zoning permit is subject to administrative enforcement cost recovery surcharge

Penalty (no permit)

Administrative enforcement cost recovery surcharge; zoning administration $50+ attorney/court costs; exact reinspection schedule not found

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Contact township/state building inspector directly (phone)

Typical sequence: Zoning compliance first, then state building permit, then inspections

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Baraga Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Baraga Township, MI? ▸

Permit required when township zoning requires compliance and for state building permits under Michigan code

02 How much does a building permit cost in Baraga Township, MI? ▸

Building permit fees in Baraga Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Zoning compliance permits $50 for additions/alterations, decks/porches, and new structures over 200 sq ft. Fees are calculated as: Township zoning fee schedule; construction activity without a proper zoning permit is subject to administrative enforcement cost recovery surcharge.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Baraga Township, MI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Baraga Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Apply for township zoning compliance permit 2. State of Michigan enforces the building code for new permits issued as of July 1, 2023 3. After zoning compliance, apply for state building permit 4. Schedule state inspections as needed

04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Baraga Township, MI? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Baraga Township, MI via: Contact township/state building inspector directly.

last verified April 2026 source Baraga Township Zoning / State of Michigan building enforcement ↗ entry id permits/michigan/baraga/baraga-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Baraga Township Zoning / State of Michigan building enforcement before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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