City Building Permits
Village of Freeport, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Village of Freeport, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village of Freeport
- Department
- Village of Freeport zoning and clerk office; Barry County Planning and Zoning provides county-side contact
- Address
- PO Box 10, Freeport, MI 49325; permit PDF lists 200 State St, Freeport, MI 49325
- Phone
- 616-765-3808
- freeportclerk@gmail.com
- Website
- https://freeportmichigan.org/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Public website portal and online payments are advertised • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
- Fill out zoning compliance permit application, include latest survey and drawing, place stakes at corners of proposed work, site inspection occurs before issuance, taxes and assessments must be paid, septic approval required for new structures, and water or well approval must be satisfied
General Requirements
Zoning compliance permit for additions and new structures; village form references building permit requirements
Required Documents
- Survey
- Drawing
- Septic permit if needed
- Water line charges or well approval if applicable
- Building code
- Michigan 2021 Building Code current on the state code page
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- $25
- Permit fee formula
- No formula published beyond the flat zoning application fee and possible water line charges
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Village of Freeport zoning and clerk office; Barry County Planning and Zoning provides county-side contact to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Village site inspection (in-person)
- Inspection hours
- Village office hours are 1st and 3rd Thursdays and 2nd and 4th Mondays 3 pm to 6 pm, plus by appointment
Typical inspection sequence: Application, stake out, site inspection, tax check, utility or septic approvals, then issuance
Additional Resources
- Building code: Michigan 2021 Building Code current on the state code page
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Village contact
- Community resources
- 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 Village of Freeport zoning and clerk office; Barry County Planning and Zoning provides county-side contact before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Village of Freeport Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Village of Freeport, MI?
- Zoning compliance permit for additions and new structures; village form references building permit requirements
- How much does a building permit cost in Village of Freeport, MI?
- The minimum permit fee is $25. Fees are calculated as: No formula published beyond the flat zoning application fee and possible water line charges.
- How do I apply for a building permit in Village of Freeport, MI?
- 1. Fill out zoning compliance permit application, include latest survey and drawing, place stakes at corners of proposed work, site inspection occurs before issuance, taxes and assessments must be paid, septic approval required for new structures, and water or well approval must be satisfied
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Village of Freeport, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Village site inspection.
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