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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Garfield Township
Permits for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work are county-administered.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Project scope 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 can submit as permit holder on county forms.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed and insured trades required where applicable.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use county permit forms for all regulated construction permits.
- 02 County handles permit review and inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Garfield 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 for canceled late inspections, no access, or failed inspection.
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.
- Inspection hours
- 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Requests follow first-requested, first-scheduled flow.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Garfield Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Garfield Township, MI? ▸
Permits for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work are county-administered.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Garfield Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Garfield 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 Garfield Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Garfield Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Use county permit forms for all regulated construction permits. 2. County handles permit review and inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Garfield Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Garfield 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/garfield-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.