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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Surrey Township
County permits apply for regulated work; township coordination may be required for local permits.
Required documents
- Completed county permit application
- Trade-specific permit information
- 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 can submit via county forms.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed and insured trades where required.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Contact Surrey Township for local building/inspection coordination as directed on the county contact sheet.
- 02 Use county forms for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits.
- 03 Submit and schedule inspections through county or local contacts.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Surrey Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Permit fee formula
County trade-specific fee tables and application fee; township may coordinate inspections.
02
Reinspection fee
Reinspection fee may be charged for late cancellation, 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
- Dave (inspection): 429-3319 (phone)
- Cheryl (permits): 588-6691 x101 (phone)
- Scheduling deadline
- Most inspections are completed within three business days after request.
Typical sequence: Use listed township contacts for scheduling and permit coordination.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Surrey Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Surrey Township, MI? ▸
County permits apply for regulated work; township coordination may be required for local permits.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Surrey Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Surrey Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. Fees are calculated as: County trade-specific fee tables and application fee; township may coordinate inspections..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Surrey Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Surrey Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Contact Surrey Township for local building/inspection coordination as directed on the county contact sheet. 2. Use county forms for building/electrical/plumbing/mechanical permits. 3. Submit and schedule inspections through county or local contacts.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Surrey Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Surrey Township, MI via: Dave (inspection): 429-3319, Cheryl (permits): 588-6691 x101. Most inspections are completed within three business days after request..
last verified April 2026
source Clare County Community Development ↗
entry id permits/michigan/clare/surrey-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Clare County Community Development before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.