City Building Permits

Hastings, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Michigan Barry County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City of Hastings

Department
Community Development, Planning and Zoning; building permits handled by PCI
Address
201 E State St, Hastings, MI 49058
Phone
269-945-2468
Website
https://www.hastingsmi.gov/departments/community-development/planning-zoning

Online Permit Portal

Open PCI BS&A Online Submit

Platform: BS&A Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Meet with the zoning administrator for conceptual review, submit planning or zoning application if needed, then submit building permit application through PCI

Source: Community Development, Planning and Zoning; building permits handled by PCI

General Requirements

Building permits are managed through PCI; zoning applications are required for development items through city planning and zoning

Required Documents

  • Planning applications are in the document center
  • Conceptual review is encouraged before formal submittal
Building code
Michigan 2021 Building Code current on the state code page

Fees

Payment note
Credit card use has a 3 percent fee with a $1.50 minimum for city fee payments

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Community Development, Planning and Zoning; building permits handled by PCI to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Inspection hours
PCI Hastings office is open weekdays 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning review first if needed, then building permit through PCI, then inspections scheduled after issuance

Contractors can schedule, reschedule, or cancel inspections by text with permit number ready

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Community Development, Planning and Zoning; building permits handled by PCI before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Hastings Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Hastings, MI?
Building permits are managed through PCI; zoning applications are required for development items through city planning and zoning
How do I apply for a building permit in Hastings, MI?
1. Meet with the zoning administrator for conceptual review, submit planning or zoning application if needed, then submit building permit application through PCI
How do I schedule a building inspection in Hastings, MI?
Inspections can be scheduled via: PCI BSA Online, SelectTXT.

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