County Building Permits
Cass County, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cass County, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Unincorporated county area only, if any permit administration is performed by county or a contracted authority.
- Department
- Address
- 120 N Broadway, Cassopolis, MI 49031
- Phone
- 269-445-4420
- Website
- https://www.casscountymi.org
Application Process
General Requirements
Follow Michigan state code baseline. Local county requirement not published.
- Building code
- Michigan State Construction Code 1972 PA 230 and related state rules.
- Owner-builder
- State rules apply; no county-specific owner-builder rule found.
- Contractor requirements
- State licensing rules apply; no county-specific contractor requirement found.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
Additional Resources
- Building code: Michigan State Construction Code 1972 PA 230 and related state rules.
- Cass County Quick Links
- Cass County Home
- 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 before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cass County Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Cass County, MI?
- Follow Michigan state code baseline. Local county requirement not published.
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