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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Quincy
Village zoning compliance is required for new single family dwellings, additions, detached structures, multi family dwellings, remodeling, commercial or office buildings, decks, and other property alterations listed on the form.
The zoning ordinance and compliance form should be checked for project-specific exemptions before filing.
- Exempt The zoning ordinance and compliance form should be checked for project-specific exemptions before filing.
Required documents
- Completed zoning compliance application
- Scaled plan or plot plan
- Building plans
- Fee payment
- Variance or site plan materials if triggered
- Building code
- Branch County and Michigan state construction codes control building permits.
- Contractor requirements
- The application collects contractor information when applicable.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project qualifies for zoning compliance or needs site plan review.
- 02 Complete the village zoning compliance application and include a scaled plan, building plans, and fees.
- 03 If needed, route the project through Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, or special use review.
- 04 After village zoning approval, obtain Branch County building and trade permits.
- 05 Proceed with construction and county inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Quincy building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Residential zoning permit $75 and accessory structures $25.
02
Plan check fee
Site plan review fee $250 for commercial, industrial, and multiple family projects.
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed flat-fee schedule for zoning and planning items.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- County building department (phone)
Typical sequence: Village zoning or site plan review first, then county permits, then county inspections.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Quincy permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Quincy, MI? ▸
Village zoning compliance is required for new single family dwellings, additions, detached structures, multi family dwellings, remodeling, commercial or office buildings, decks, and other property alterations listed on the form.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Quincy, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Quincy, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Residential zoning permit $75 and accessory structures $25.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed flat-fee schedule for zoning and planning items.. Plan check fee: Site plan review fee $250 for commercial, industrial, and multiple family projects..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Quincy, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Quincy, MI, follow these steps: 1. Determine whether the project qualifies for zoning compliance or needs site plan review. 2. Complete the village zoning compliance application and include a scaled plan, building plans, and fees. 3. If needed, route the project through Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, or special use review. 4. After village zoning approval, obtain Branch County building and trade permits. 5. Proceed with construction and county inspections.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Quincy, MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Quincy, MI. The following work is generally exempt: The zoning ordinance and compliance form should be checked for project-specific exemptions before filing.. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Quincy, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Quincy, MI via: County building department.
last verified April 2026
source Village of Quincy Planning and Zoning ↗
entry id permits/michigan/branch/quincy
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Village of Quincy Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.