City Building Permits
Charter Township of Hampton, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Hampton, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Michigan Bay County Updated March 2026
Permit Authority
Hampton Township is listed as LOCAL for building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing in Michigan's Rev. 3/9/2026 Statewide Jurisdiction List.
- Department
- Charter Township of Hampton Building Inspection
- Address
- 801 W. Center Rd, Essexville, MI 48732
- Phone
- 989-893-7541
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Hampton Township forms and documents page • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Download the appropriate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, site-plan, or special-use form from the township Forms and Documents page.
- Prepare the application and required site sketch. Township requirements specifically call for property-line, street, existing structure, proposed structure, and setback dimensions on permit applications for new homes, decks, porches, garages, and additions.
- Submit the completed application to the township office.
- Township building or trade inspector reviews for state code and township ordinance compliance. Commercial projects require plan review and added plan review fees.
- Pay permit fees.
- Schedule inspections by calling the inspector at least 24 hours in advance.
- Complete final inspection and obtain certificate of occupancy where applicable.
General Requirements
Hampton provides building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspection services under the State Construction Code Act. Separate applications are required for each trade. Zoning permit application is separately posted.
Required Documents
- Completed permit application
- Contractor license and insurance details
- Site plan
- For certain projects, the property sketch described in the township building department requirements handout
- Permit validity
- Open permits are not transferable upon sale or change of ownership. New permits are required after transfer. No broader general expiration rule was found on the public handouts reviewed.
- Building code
- Township states it enforces the State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes as promulgated and adopted by the Bureau of Construction Codes.
- Owner-builder
- Building and electrical applications include homeowner affidavit for owner-installed work in owner-occupied home and require owner to arrange inspections.
- Contractor requirements
- Applications require contractor license number, FEIN/state employer number, and insurance information. Electrical application requires copy of electrical license.
Fees
- Minimum permit fee
- Building permit fee is $30.00 for $1.00 to $500.00 valuation and includes final inspection only
- Plan check fee
- Building application charges $40.00 per page for additional plan review changes and $40.00 per page for commercial plan review at application. Electrical plan review is $40.00 per sheet.
- Permit fee formula
- Building permits are valuation-based. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical forms use base fee plus unit fees.
- Trade permit fee
- Per schedule
- Reinspection fee
- Building reinspection fee is $50.00 per hour. Electrical additional inspection and reinspection is $50.00.
- Payment note
- Building and trade forms say make checks payable to Hampton Township
Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2026).
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Charter Township of Hampton Building Inspection to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Building inspector Joe DeWyse: 989-545-0434; Electrical inspector Ken Kaczmarek: 989-239-6583; Plumbing/mechanical inspector Jon Morse: 989-239-0433 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- By appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance.
- Inspection hours
- Inspectors do not have regular office hours. Administrative office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm; Friday closed.
Typical inspection sequence: Hampton zoning ordinance lists foundation, frame, lath/wallboard, and final inspections, plus other inspections required by the building code.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Township states it enforces the State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes as promulgated and adopted by the Bureau of Construction Codes.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Forms and Documents
- Building Inspection
- Planning Commission
- Zoning Board of Appeals
- 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 Charter Township of Hampton Building Inspection before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Charter Township of Hampton Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Charter Township of Hampton, MI?
- Hampton provides building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical inspection services under the State Construction Code Act. Separate applications are required for each trade. Zoning permit application is separately posted.
- How much does a building permit cost in Charter Township of Hampton, MI?
- The minimum permit fee is Building permit fee is $30.00 for $1.00 to $500.00 valuation and includes final inspection only. Fees are calculated as: Building permits are valuation-based. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical forms use base fee plus unit fees.. Plan check fee: Building application charges $40.00 per page for additional plan review changes and $40.00 per page for commercial plan review at application. Electrical plan review is $40.00 per sheet..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Hampton, MI?
- 1. Download the appropriate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, site-plan, or special-use form from the township Forms and Documents page. 2. Prepare the application and required site sketch. Township requirements specifically call for property-line, street, existing structure, proposed structure, and setback dimensions on permit applications for new homes, decks, porches, garages, and additions. 3. Submit the completed application to the township office. 4. Township building or trade inspector reviews for state code and township ordinance compliance. Commercial projects require plan review and added plan review fees. 5. Pay permit fees. 6. Schedule inspections by calling the inspector at least 24 hours in advance. 7. Complete final inspection and obtain certificate of occupancy where applicable.
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Charter Township of Hampton, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Building inspector Joe DeWyse: 989-545-0434; Electrical inspector Ken Kaczmarek: 989-239-6583; Plumbing/mechanical inspector Jon Morse: 989-239-0433. By appointment only. Call at least 24 hours in advance..
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