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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Redding Township
County permitting is required for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Project details and costs
- 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 begin within six months or is suspended/abandoned for six months.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builder permitted on county application.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required by code.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county permit applications for regulated work.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Redding Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Trade-specific formulas in county forms plus non-refundable application fee.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for canceled late inspections, denied 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 must provide permit number, address, inspection type, township/city, and contact phone for scheduling.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Redding Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Redding Township, MI? ▸
County permitting is required for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Redding Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Redding Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Trade-specific formulas in county forms plus non-refundable application fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Redding Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Redding Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county permit applications for regulated work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Redding Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Redding 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/redding-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.