County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Eaton County Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning

Street address

1045 Independence Boulevard, Room 150, Charlotte, MI 48813

Phone

517-543-3004

constructioncode@eatoncounty.org

Coverage

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

Online portal

Permit portal

BS&A Online Permit Application

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for County-Administered Jurisdictions

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

§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

01

Submit the permit application and supporting documents.
02

County staff reviews the application.
03

Pay fees after review.
04

Permit is issued once the application is approved and payment is completed.

§ 04

Fee schedule

County-Administered Jurisdictions building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

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

Typical 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

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about County-Administered Jurisdictions permits

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

Building permit fees in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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.

02 How do I apply for a building permit in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI, follow these steps: 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.

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

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in County-Administered Jurisdictions, MI via: phone 517-543-3004, fax 517-543-9924, or in writing for inspection requests.

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Eaton County Department of Construction Codes & Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.