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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Sheridan Township
County permit required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Trade-specific attachments
- 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 submit as permit holder.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed and insured trades required where code requires.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county permit application for building and trade work.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Sheridan Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County trade forms set fees by scope/item count with non-refundable application fee.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for late cancellation, failed inspections, or denied access.
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 and local contact requirements for address, permit number, contact phone.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Sheridan Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Sheridan Township, MI? ▸
County permit required for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Sheridan Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Sheridan Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County trade forms set fees by scope/item count with non-refundable application fee..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Sheridan Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Sheridan Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county permit application for building and trade work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Sheridan Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Sheridan 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/sheridan-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.