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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.
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use BS&A Online or the township Building Permit Forms page to select the correct permit application.
- 02 Submit the building, zoning, or trade permit application with plans and supporting materials as required.
- 03 Pay the applicable township fee; cash or check is accepted and some applications can be paid by credit card for a small fee.
- 04 Receive permit approval from the township Building Department.
- 05 Schedule inspections through the township or BS&A as applicable.
- 06 Complete required inspections and final signoff.
Source: Building Department ↗
Fee schedule
Flint Township building permit fees
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.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- 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 ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Flint Township permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Flint Township, MI? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Flint Township, MI? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Flint Township, MI? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Flint Township, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.