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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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