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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Franklin Township
County building permit required for regulated work.
Note: Thin township-level data.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Project details and owner/contractor information
- Building code
- State Building Code, Michigan Electrical Code, State Plumbing Code, Michigan Building Code / Michigan Residential Code
- Permit validity
- Permit invalid if work does not start within six months or is suspended/abandoned for six months.
- Owner-builder
- Owner may submit permit application as permit holder on county form.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use county permit forms for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits.
- 02 Contact Franklin Township for zoning or mobile ordinance matters if applicable.
- 03 County handles review and inspection scheduling as work progresses.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Franklin Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Trade-specific fees based on item counts or project scope plus non-refundable application fee.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged when inspection is cancelled after 9:00 a.m., access is denied, or inspection fails.
Work started before permit issuance may double total permit fees on trade forms.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- County inspection line 989-539-2741 (phone)
- County inspection fax 989-539-7385 (fax)
- Scheduling deadline
- Most inspections are completed within three business days after request.
Typical sequence: First-requested, first-scheduled basis.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Franklin Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Franklin Township, MI? ▸
County building permit required for regulated work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Franklin Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Franklin Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Trade-specific fees based on item counts or project scope plus non-refundable application fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Franklin Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Franklin Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Use county permit forms for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. 2. Contact Franklin Township for zoning or mobile ordinance matters if applicable. 3. County handles review and inspection scheduling as work progresses.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Franklin Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Franklin Township, MI via: County inspection line 989-539-2741, County inspection fax 989-539-7385. Most inspections are completed within three business days after request..
last verified April 2026
source Clare County Community Development ↗
entry id permits/michigan/clare/franklin-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.