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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Cheboygan County
Building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work performed under state construction code requires permit under county enforcement.
Note: No county-specific exempt-work list was published. Zoning, soil erosion, septic, driveway, and other approvals may still be required.
- Completed permit application
- House number
- Application package and plan set details
- Zoning approval when applicable
- Soil and sedimentation permit when required
- Septic permit when required
- Driveway permit when required
- Building code
- 2015 Michigan Residential Code, 2015 Michigan Building Code, 2015 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, 2017 National Electrical Code, 2015 Michigan Plumbing Code, and 2018 Michigan Mechanical Code.
- Permit validity
- Not separately published on the county page.
- Owner-builder
- Applications may be made by the owner or lessee of the building/structure or their agent.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors must obtain electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for commercial and rental properties; homeowners may apply for work on their own single-family dwelling.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Complete all required zoning and other prerequisite approvals before building permit submission.
- 02 Submit complete building permit application and supporting plans with all required permit numbers and project details.
- 03 Send or deliver the application by email, fax, mail, or county building drop-off.
- 04 County reviews for completeness before inspection scheduling and permit issuance.
Fee schedule
Cheboygan County building permit fees
No refunds on permits 6 months after issue or from previous calendar year; plan review, application, and administrative fees are non-refundable.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- buildingsafety@cheboygancounty.net (email)
- (231) 627-8813 (leave permit number, address, and phone/email) (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Requests are scheduled with 24 hours notice.
- Inspection hours
- Office hours Mon-Fri 8:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-4:00 PM; inspector office 8:00-9:00 AM and 3:00-4:00 PM; field inspections 9:00 AM-3:00 PM.
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Cheboygan County permits
01 Do I need a building permit in unincorporated Cheboygan County, MI? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in unincorporated Cheboygan County, MI? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in unincorporated Cheboygan County, MI? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in unincorporated Cheboygan County, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Cheboygan County Department of Building Safety before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.