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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Grant Township
County plumbing and mechanical permits plus local Grant Township permit handling may apply for building/electrical work.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Project cost and parcel details
- Trade-specific permits as required
- 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-builder can be an applicant on county forms.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required.
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Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Download and complete county permit forms for applicable regulated work.
- 02 Contact Grant Township (Barry at 989-339-4274) for building/electrical handling and local permitting context.
- 03 Submit permits and request inspections through the appropriate local/county channel.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Grant Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County fee tables on trade permit forms; non-refundable application fees apply.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for cancellation after 9:00 a.m., 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
- Grant Township contact Barry at 989-339-4274 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Most inspections are completed within three business days after request.
Typical sequence: County and township coordination is used for request timing and sequencing.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Grant Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Grant Township, MI? ▸
County plumbing and mechanical permits plus local Grant Township permit handling may apply for building/electrical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Grant Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Grant Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County fee tables on trade permit forms; non-refundable application fees apply..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Grant Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Grant Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Download and complete county permit forms for applicable regulated work. 2. Contact Grant Township (Barry at 989-339-4274) for building/electrical handling and local permitting context. 3. Submit permits and request inspections through the appropriate local/county channel.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Grant Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Grant Township, MI via: Grant Township contact Barry at 989-339-4274. Most inspections are completed within three business days after request..
last verified April 2026
source Clare County Community Development ↗
entry id permits/michigan/clare/grant-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.