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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for St. Louis
residential construction, additions, alterations, roofing, demolition, commercial work, and certain zoning items
Required documents
- packet-specific checklist, building permit application, zoning application, notices, and site plan when required
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Select the correct packet for residential, commercial, roofing, demolition, or soil erosion work.
- 02 Include the checklist, building permit application, zoning application, and notices required by the packet.
- 03 Submit the packet to the city.
- 04 City/community services coordinates with the county inspector for inspections.
§ 04
Fee schedule
St. Louis building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50 in the published schedule
02
Plan check fee
$0.08 per square foot up to $5,000,000, then $942 plus $0.075 per square foot over that
03
Permit fee formula
$50 to $2,500 ECV; $100 for $2,501 to $7,500; $140 for $7,501 to $10,000; $140 plus $5 per $1,000 over $10,000 for $10,001 to $100,000; $545 plus $2 per $1,000 over $10,000 for $100,001 and over
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- contact Gratiot County Building Inspector Tony Miller at 989-875-5201 for inspections (phone)
Typical sequence: packet specific; residential and commercial packets include mandatory inspections
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about St. Louis permits
01 Do I need a building permit in St. Louis, MI? ▸
residential construction, additions, alterations, roofing, demolition, commercial work, and certain zoning items
02 How much does a building permit cost in St. Louis, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in St. Louis, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50 in the published schedule. Fees are calculated as: $50 to $2,500 ECV; $100 for $2,501 to $7,500; $140 for $7,501 to $10,000; $140 plus $5 per $1,000 over $10,000 for $10,001 to $100,000; $545 plus $2 per $1,000 over $10,000 for $100,001 and over. Plan check fee: $0.08 per square foot up to $5,000,000, then $942 plus $0.075 per square foot over that.
03 How do I apply for a building permit in St. Louis, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in St. Louis, MI, follow these steps: 1. Select the correct packet for residential, commercial, roofing, demolition, or soil erosion work. 2. Include the checklist, building permit application, zoning application, and notices required by the packet. 3. Submit the packet to the city. 4. City/community services coordinates with the county inspector for inspections.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in St. Louis, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in St. Louis, MI via: contact Gratiot County Building Inspector Tony Miller at 989-875-5201 for inspections.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Community Services Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.