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City building permits

Bay Mills Township

How to apply for a building permit in Bay Mills Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Code adoption
Michigan state construction code.
Last verified
April 2026
On this page 6
§ 01

Permit authority

Chippewa County Building Department

Street address
319 Court Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Coverage
Bay Mills Township building permits via the county, with local zoning approval where required.
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Bay Mills Township

County building requirements apply, with township zoning approval where needed.

Note: No township-specific exempt-work list was published.

Required documents
  • Completed county permit application
  • Site, zoning, and other supporting documents as required by the checklist
Building code
Michigan state construction code.
Contractor requirements
County requires appropriate permits and documentation; no additional township-specific contractor policy was published.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Submit the county application and supporting approvals.
  2. 02
    Apply for required township zoning and obtain contact review as part of the process.
  3. 03
    County zoning contact listed for Bay Mills is Chris Delridge, 248-798-3260.
  4. 04
    Wait for county review and permit issuance.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Bay Mills Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County fee data only; follows county fee table.
§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 906-635-6362 (phone)
Scheduling deadline
Inspections normally within 48 hours after request.
Inspection hours
Inspectors are in office Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM; otherwise in the field.

Typical sequence: County inspection process applies.

Source: Chippewa County Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Bay Mills Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Bay Mills Township, MI?
County building requirements apply, with township zoning approval where needed.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Bay Mills Township, MI?
Building permit fees in Bay Mills Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County fee data only; follows county fee table..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Bay Mills Township, MI?
To apply for a building permit in Bay Mills Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit the county application and supporting approvals. 2. Apply for required township zoning and obtain contact review as part of the process. 3. County zoning contact listed for Bay Mills is Chris Delridge, 248-798-3260. 4. Wait for county review and permit issuance.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Bay Mills Township, MI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Bay Mills Township, MI via: 906-635-6362. Inspections normally within 48 hours after request..
last verified April 2026 source Chippewa County Building Department ↗ entry id permits/michigan/chippewa/bay-mills-township

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Chippewa County Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.