Barry County, MI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Barry County Planning Office / Barry County Planning and Zoning

Street address

220 W State St, Hastings, MI 49058, Room 6

Phone

269-945-1290

Coverage

County unincorporated areas and county-administered planning/zoning functions; many county townships also use county planning staff for zoning and land division

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Barry County

County zoning permits are required for items such as decks, porches, signs, farm buildings, lean-tos, houses, pools, and detached accessory buildings as described in the county fee schedule

Note: Published county exemption list was not located in a single county page; thin data suggests small repairs and exempt state-code work likely follow the Michigan Construction Code.

Required documents

County fee materials reference site plans, surveys, and related development materials; exact document list depends on permit type

Building code: Michigan 2021 Building Code current on the state code page
Permit validity: Soil erosion and zoning permits are valid for a maximum of 12 months; land division permits are valid for a maximum of 6 months

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

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Contact Barry County Planning and Zoning at 269-945-1290 for zoning, land division, address assignment, and soil erosion questions; if building code enforcement is assigned through PCI, use the PCI Hastings office process and portal

Source: Barry County Planning Office / Barry County Planning and Zoning ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Barry County building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

$25 for decks, porches, signs, farm buildings, and standing-alone lean-tos

Plan check fee

County zoning fee schedule shows site plan review at $250 and special use or variance at $300

Permit fee formula

$50 for other construction such as houses, in-ground pools, detached accessory buildings over 200 sq ft, and lean-to attached to an existing building

Penalty (no permit)

After-the-fact permit fee is $250 when work starts before a zoning, land division, or soil erosion permit

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

Typical sequence: For county zoning items, submit application and supporting documents, then county staff/site inspection as required; for PCI building permits, apply online, upload documents, receive permit, then schedule inspections

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about unincorporated Barry County permits

01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Barry County, MI? ▸

County zoning permits are required for items such as decks, porches, signs, farm buildings, lean-tos, houses, pools, and detached accessory buildings as described in the county fee schedule

02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Barry County, MI? ▸

Building permit fees in unincorporated Barry County, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $25 for decks, porches, signs, farm buildings, and standing-alone lean-tos. Fees are calculated as: $50 for other construction such as houses, in-ground pools, detached accessory buildings over 200 sq ft, and lean-to attached to an existing building. Plan check fee: County zoning fee schedule shows site plan review at $250 and special use or variance at $300.

03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Barry County, MI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in unincorporated Barry County, MI, follow these steps: 1. Contact Barry County Planning and Zoning at 269-945-1290 for zoning, land division, address assignment, and soil erosion questions; if building code enforcement is assigned through PCI, use the PCI Hastings office process and portal

last verified April 2026 source Barry County Planning Office / Barry County Planning and Zoning ↗ entry id permits/michigan/barry/unincorporated

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Barry County Planning Office / Barry County Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

Unincorporated Barry County