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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Summerfield Township
County permits are required for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Parcel and owner/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 may act as applicant; owner remains liable for inspection completion and compliance.
- Contractor requirements
- Use licensed and insured trades where required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Submit county permit forms for regulated construction permits.
- 02 Request zoning support from Summerfield Township if needed.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Summerfield Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
Trade-specific fee tables and non-refundable application fee on county form set.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for late cancellation, access denial, or failed inspection.
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 requests are usually processed in first-come order.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Summerfield Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Summerfield Township, MI? ▸
County permits are required for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical work.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Summerfield Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Summerfield Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: Trade-specific fee tables and non-refundable application fee on county form set..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Summerfield Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Summerfield Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Submit county permit forms for regulated construction permits. 2. Request zoning support from Summerfield Township if needed.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Summerfield Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Summerfield 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/summerfield-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.