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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Harrison
Building permit required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work in the City of Harrison.
Required documents
- Signed county permit application
- Project scope and cost information
- Site plan or sketch (as required by city guidance)
- Building code
- State Building Code, Michigan Electrical Code, State Plumbing Code, Michigan Building Code / Michigan Residential Code
- Permit validity
- Permit becomes invalid if work does not start within six months of issuance or is suspended/abandoned for six months, based on county form language.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder may be permitted on county application, and the owner remains responsible for code compliance and inspections.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Confirm zoning and review city ordinances.
- 02 Prepare a site plan or sketch and any required county trade permit applications.
- 03 Submit building/trade permits to Clare County Community Development and coordinate city zoning requirements separately.
- 04 City states most projects require an application and site plan/sketch.
- 05 Pay required permit fees and request inspections as work progresses.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Harrison 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; closed permits cannot be refunded or reinstated.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged if inspection is cancelled after 9:00 a.m., denied access, or fails.
Work started before permit issuance may double total permit fees on trade forms.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Inspection line 989-539-2741 (phone)
- Inspection fax 989-539-7385 (fax)
- Scheduling deadline
- Most inspections are completed within three business days after request.
Typical sequence: Most recently requested inspections are scheduled on a first-requested, first-scheduled basis.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Harrison permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Harrison, MI? ▸
Building permit required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work in the City of Harrison.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Harrison, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Harrison, 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; closed permits cannot be refunded or reinstated..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Harrison, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Harrison, MI, follow these steps: 1. Confirm zoning and review city ordinances. 2. Prepare a site plan or sketch and any required county trade permit applications. 3. Submit building/trade permits to Clare County Community Development and coordinate city zoning requirements separately. 4. City states most projects require an application and site plan/sketch. 5. Pay required permit fees and request inspections as work progresses.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Harrison, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Harrison, MI via: Inspection line 989-539-2741, 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/harrison
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.