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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Greenwood Township
County permits apply for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Trade-specific permit requirements
- 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 permitted as applicable on county application.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed and insured trades required where required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county permit forms for regulated construction work.
- 02 Coordinate zoning with Greenwood Township when needed.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Greenwood Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Trade-specific fee formula from county form tables plus non-refundable application fee.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection charges may apply for late cancellation, denied 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: First-requested, first-scheduled basis.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Greenwood Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Greenwood Township, MI? ▸
County permits apply for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Greenwood Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Greenwood Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Trade-specific fee formula from county form tables plus non-refundable application fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Greenwood Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Greenwood Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county permit forms for regulated construction work. 2. Coordinate zoning with Greenwood Township when needed.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Greenwood Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Greenwood 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/greenwood-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.