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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Charter Township of Hampton
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
- Building code
- Township states it enforces the State Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes as promulgated and adopted by the Bureau of Construction Codes.
- 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.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download the appropriate building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, zoning, site-plan, or special-use form from the township Forms and Documents page.
- 02 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.
- 03 Submit the completed application to the township office.
- 04 Township building or trade inspector reviews for state code and township ordinance compliance. Commercial projects require plan review and added plan review fees.
- 05 Pay permit fees.
- 06 Schedule inspections by calling the inspector at least 24 hours in advance.
- 07 Complete final inspection and obtain certificate of occupancy where applicable.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2026
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Building permit fee is $30.00 for $1.00 to $500.00 valuation and includes final inspection only
02
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.
03
Permit fee formula
Building permits are valuation-based. Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical forms use base fee plus unit fees.
04
Trade permit fee
Per schedule
05
Reinspection fee
Building reinspection fee is $50.00 per hour. Electrical additional inspection and reinspection is $50.00.
Building and trade forms say make checks payable to Hampton Township
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2026) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 sequence: Hampton zoning ordinance lists foundation, frame, lath/wallboard, and final inspections, plus other inspections required by the building code.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Charter Township of Hampton permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Charter Township of Hampton, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Charter Township of Hampton, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Hampton, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Hampton, MI, follow these steps: 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.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Charter Township of Hampton, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Charter Township of Hampton, MI 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..
last verified April 2026
source Charter Township of Hampton Building Inspection ↗
entry id permits/michigan/bay/hampton-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Charter Township of Hampton Building Inspection before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.