City Building Permits
Covington Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Covington Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Covington Township only
- Department
- Covington Township building and zoning administration
- Address
- Covington Township Municipal Office, 12898 Hwy M-28, Covington Township, MI 49970
- Phone
- Supervisor 906-355-2318; Clerk 906-355-2491; Building Inspector 906-355-2184
Application Process
- Obtain sewage permit first
- Obtain driveway/highway occupancy permit if needed
- Obtain zoning permit
- After zoning approval, apply for building permit
- Submit drawings, plot plan, insurance certificate, and notarized application
- Fee determined after review for building permit
Source: Covington Township building and zoning administration
General Requirements
Permit required for new structures, additions, renovations, fences, pools, satellite dishes, stormwater structures, use changes, and similar work under township zoning rules
Required Documents
- sewage permit
- driveway/highway occupancy permit if needed
- plot plan
- floor plans
- deed or sale agreement if property owned less than 2 years
- construction drawings
- contractor insurance
- notarized building permit application
- Permit validity
- Zoning permits valid up to 24 months under the zoning ordinance
- Building code
- Michigan state code baseline for building work, with township zoning ordinance overlay
- Contractor requirements
- Building permit packet requires contractor insurance certificate; state trade permits remain separate
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Zoning permit fee $25 plus 2 cents per sq ft residential; $50 plus 3 cents per sq ft commercial/industrial
- Permit fee formula
- Fee set by township resolution for some items; building permit fee determined after review
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
- Township zoning ordinance says permits are not required for farm buildings not for human habitation if setback requirements are met
Important: State exempt-work rules still apply to state permits
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building inspector (phone)
- Township office (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Township office and meeting hours are public; specific inspection windows are not published
Typical inspection sequence: Sewage, driveway/highway occupancy, zoning, building permit, then inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: Michigan state code baseline for building work, with township zoning ordinance overlay
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Permits page
- Board and contacts
- State permit info
- 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 Covington Township building and zoning administration before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Covington Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Covington Township, MI?
- Permit required for new structures, additions, renovations, fences, pools, satellite dishes, stormwater structures, use changes, and similar work under township zoning rules
- How much does a building permit cost in Covington Township, MI?
- The minimum permit fee is Zoning permit fee $25 plus 2 cents per sq ft residential; $50 plus 3 cents per sq ft commercial/industrial. Fees are calculated as: Fee set by township resolution for some items; building permit fee determined after review.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Covington Township, MI?
- 1. Obtain sewage permit first 2. Obtain driveway/highway occupancy permit if needed 3. Obtain zoning permit 4. After zoning approval, apply for building permit 5. Submit drawings, plot plan, insurance certificate, and notarized application 6. Fee determined after review for building permit
- What work is exempt from building permits in Covington Township, MI?
- The following work is generally exempt: Township zoning ordinance says permits are not required for farm buildings not for human habitation if setback requirements are met. Note: State exempt-work rules still apply to state permits
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Covington Township, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Building inspector, Township office.
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