How much does a building permit cost in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI?

The minimum permit fee is Construction Permit Base Fee $150, includes one inspection. Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; non-residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost based on ICC valuation data. Plan check fee: Residential Plan Review $100; commercial plan reviews require payment at application and are not refundable, with a minimum plan review fee of $200 per required trade and a $200 base fee including the first 1,000 square feet, then $0.02 per square foot over 1,000 for the required trade review.

How do I schedule a building inspection in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI?

Inspections can be scheduled via: phone 517-543-3004, fax 517-543-9924, or in writing for inspection requests.

City Building Permits

County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in County-Administered Jurisdictions, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Michigan Eaton County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

county unincorporated area plus the listed county-administered townships, villages, and cities above

Department: Eaton County Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning
Address: 1045 Independence Boulevard, Room 150, Charlotte, MI 48813
Phone: 517-543-3004
Email: constructioncode@eatoncounty.org
Website: https://www.eatoncounty.org/283/Dept-of-Construction-Codes-Planning-and-

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: BS&A Online Permit Application • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

Submit the permit application and supporting documents.
County staff reviews the application.
Pay fees after review.
Permit is issued once the application is approved and payment is completed.

General Requirements

Required Documents

application form, job site address, city/village/township and section number, permit type, inspection type, phone number, and supporting plans as applicable; county booklet emphasizes having permit holder and site information ready

Building code: county page currently lists 2021 Michigan Building Code for commercial/industrial and 2015 Michigan Residential Code for 1 and 2 family residential; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes are similarly split between the current commercial/industrial code set and 2015 residential code set
Owner-builder: county requires homeowner affidavit on homeowner permit forms; county warns never to obtain a permit for an unlicensed person
Contractor requirements: verify licensing; county states work should not be obtained for an unlicensed person and advises license verification through state links

Fees

Minimum permit fee: Construction Permit Base Fee $150, includes one inspection
Plan check fee: Residential Plan Review $100; commercial plan reviews require payment at application and are not refundable, with a minimum plan review fee of $200 per required trade and a $200 base fee including the first 1,000 square feet, then $0.02 per square foot over 1,000 for the required trade review
Permit fee formula: Residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; non-residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost based on ICC valuation data

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Eaton County Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

phone 517-543-3004, fax 517-543-9924, or in writing for inspection requests (online)

Typical inspection sequence: permit holder schedules by permit number and site address; inspections are placed on the daily schedule as received

permits can be canceled if no inspection occurs within 6 months; emergency replacement equipment has a 2-business-day after-install permit application / inspection deadline

Additional Resources

Building code: county page currently lists 2021 Michigan Building Code for commercial/industrial and 2015 Michigan Residential Code for 1 and 2 family residential; electrical, mechanical, and plumbing codes are similarly split between the current commercial/industrial code set and 2015 residential code set
Zoning information: View zoning info
Zoning ordinance
ZBA
Planning Commission
Applications and forms
License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Eaton County Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

County-Administered Jurisdictions Building Permit FAQ

How much does a building permit cost in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI?: The minimum permit fee is Construction Permit Base Fee $150, includes one inspection. Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost; non-residential permit fee is $6.00 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost based on ICC valuation data. Plan check fee: Residential Plan Review $100; commercial plan reviews require payment at application and are not refundable, with a minimum plan review fee of $200 per required trade and a $200 base fee including the first 1,000 square feet, then $0.02 per square foot over 1,000 for the required trade review.
How do I apply for a building permit in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI?: 1. Submit the permit application and supporting documents. 2. County staff reviews the application. 3. Pay fees after review. 4. Permit is issued once the application is approved and payment is completed.
How do I schedule a building inspection in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI?: Inspections can be scheduled via: phone 517-543-3004, fax 517-543-9924, or in writing for inspection requests.

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