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Flint Township

How to apply for a building permit in Flint Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Last verified
April 2026
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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department

Street address
1490 S. Dye Road, Flint, MI 48532
Coverage
Flint Township is a full service Building Department including all building trades inspections and permitting.
Online portal
BS&A Online
BS&A Online
§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Flint Township

Flint Township publishes building, zoning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, demolition, sewer and water, and other regulated permit forms.

Note: Given the township's broad local permitting scope, minor work should be screened directly with the Building Department.

Required documents
  • Correct permit application
  • Plans
  • Site plot or wall section where applicable
  • Contractor registration
  • Project-specific supporting materials
Building code
Michigan construction codes as enforced by Flint Township through its full service Building Department
Contractor requirements
Township forms include a contractor registration form; inspectors are licensed by the State of Michigan and trade permits are administered locally.
§ 03

Application process

Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final

  1. 01
    Use BS&A Online or the township Building Permit Forms page to select the correct permit application.
  2. 02
    Submit the building, zoning, or trade permit application with plans and supporting materials as required.
  3. 03
    Pay the applicable township fee; cash or check is accepted and some applications can be paid by credit card for a small fee.
  4. 04
    Receive permit approval from the township Building Department.
  5. 05
    Schedule inspections through the township or BS&A as applicable.
  6. 06
    Complete required inspections and final signoff.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Flint Township building permit fees

Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Review the current township fee schedule document
02
Plan check fee
Confirm from the current township fee schedule or with the Building Department
03
Permit fee formula
Mixed township fee schedule by permit category
04
Reinspection fee
Confirm from the current township fee schedule or with the Building Department

Cash or check accepted; some applications can be paid by credit card for a small fee.

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

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule
  • 810-732-1350 (phone)
Inspection hours
Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Typical sequence: Permit issuance, progress inspections by building or trade discipline, then final inspection and closure.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Flint Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Flint Township, MI?
Flint Township publishes building, zoning, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, demolition, sewer and water, and other regulated permit forms.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Flint Township, MI?
Building permit fees in Flint Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Review the current township fee schedule document. Fees are calculated as: Mixed township fee schedule by permit category. Plan check fee: Confirm from the current township fee schedule or with the Building Department.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Flint Township, MI?
To apply for a building permit in Flint Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Use BS&A Online or the township Building Permit Forms page to select the correct permit application. 2. Submit the building, zoning, or trade permit application with plans and supporting materials as required. 3. Pay the applicable township fee; cash or check is accepted and some applications can be paid by credit card for a small fee. 4. Receive permit approval from the township Building Department. 5. Schedule inspections through the township or BS&A as applicable. 6. Complete required inspections and final signoff.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Flint Township, MI?
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Flint Township, MI via: 810-732-1350.
last verified April 2026 source Building Department ↗ entry id permits/michigan/genesee/flint-township

Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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