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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Hatton Township
County permits required for regulated projects.
Required documents
- Completed county permit form
- Project information and contact 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 may be permit holder via county process.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county permit application for regulated work.
- 02 Contact Hatton Township for local zoning details.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Hatton Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County trade fee formulas apply; non-refundable application fee included in county practice.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for cancelled late inspections, no access, or failed inspections.
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: Permit holder provides permit number, site address, township/city, and contact phone for scheduling details.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Hatton Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Hatton Township, MI? ▸
County permits required for regulated projects.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Hatton Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Hatton Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County trade fee formulas apply; non-refundable application fee included in county practice..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Hatton Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Hatton Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county permit application for regulated work. 2. Contact Hatton Township for local zoning details.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Hatton Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Hatton 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/hatton-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.