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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hamilton Township
County permits required for regulated work; township zoning requirements may also apply.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Parcel information
- Owner or contractor details
- 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 apply as permit holder through county forms.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed and insured contractors required where applicable.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county application for building/trade permits.
- 02 Contact Hamilton Township for zoning and local land-use rules.
- 03 County schedules and tracks inspections after permit review.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Hamilton Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Trade-based fee formula and non-refundable application fee from county forms.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged if inspection cancelled late, access denied, or failed.
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: County uses first-requested, first-scheduled ordering.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hamilton Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hamilton Township, MI? ▸
County permits required for regulated work; township zoning requirements may also apply.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hamilton Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Hamilton Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Trade-based fee formula and non-refundable application fee from county forms..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hamilton Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hamilton Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county application for building/trade permits. 2. Contact Hamilton Township for zoning and local land-use rules. 3. County schedules and tracks inspections after permit review.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hamilton Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hamilton 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 ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.