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Village of Middleville

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

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning; PCI handles building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits

Street address
100 E Main Street, PO Box 69, Middleville, MI 49333
Coverage
Village of Middleville
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Middleville

Zoning compliance permits for new residential, commercial, industrial, and many accessory or site items; building permits handled by PCI for houses and related trades

Required documents
  • Depends on permit type
  • The village posts site plan, SLU, rezone, and PUD applications and checklists
Building code
Michigan 2021 Building Code current on the state code page
Contractor requirements
PCI handles trade permits
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use the village planning commission forms for site plan, special land use, rezoning, PUD, or zoning compliance; for house construction, PCI issues building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits; predevelopment meeting is encouraged

Source: Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning; PCI handles building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Middleville building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$15 for certain site items, with residential zoning compliance permit at $40
02
Plan check fee
Site plan review $200; planning commission special meeting $450
03
Permit fee formula
Planning fees include flat fees such as site plan review $200, special land use $250, and zoning surcharge $300 if work starts before approval
04
Penalty (no permit)
Zoning permit surcharge $300 for work started before approval

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • PCI BS&A Online (online)
  • Text scheduling (text)

Typical sequence: Village zoning review or compliance permit first, then PCI building/trade permits, then inspections

Village fee sheet includes surcharge for work begun before permit approval

Source: Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning; PCI handles building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Middleville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Middleville, MI?
Zoning compliance permits for new residential, commercial, industrial, and many accessory or site items; building permits handled by PCI for houses and related trades
02 How much does a building permit cost in Middleville, MI?
Building permit fees in Middleville, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $15 for certain site items, with residential zoning compliance permit at $40. Fees are calculated as: Planning fees include flat fees such as site plan review $200, special land use $250, and zoning surcharge $300 if work starts before approval. Plan check fee: Site plan review $200; planning commission special meeting $450.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Middleville, MI?
To apply for a building permit in Middleville, MI, follow these steps: 1. Use the village planning commission forms for site plan, special land use, rezoning, PUD, or zoning compliance; for house construction, PCI issues building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits; predevelopment meeting is encouraged
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Middleville, MI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Middleville, MI via: PCI BS&A Online, Text scheduling.

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning; PCI handles building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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