City Building Permits

Charter Township of Lansing, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Michigan Ingham County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

All properties within Charter Township of Lansing.

Department
Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department
Address
3209 W. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone
517-485-3510
Website
https://lansingtwpmi.gov/community-development/

Online Permit Portal

Open BS&A Online

Platform: BS&A Online • Account required: Yes • Submission: In-person only

Additional resources:

Application Process

  1. Use the township forms page to obtain the Building Permit Application, trade permit applications, and Plan Review Application.
  2. Assemble the required checklist materials such as plans, digital set, energy worksheet, site plan, driveway permit, utility permits, and SESC permit if applicable.
  3. Submit the application and materials to the Building Department at Township Hall or through the township's available BS&A online services.
  4. Township staff reviews for code, zoning, floodplain, and related permitting requirements.
  5. Permit is issued after required checklist items are complete.
  6. Complete building and trade inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.

Source: Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department

General Requirements

The Building Department oversees building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits, plan review, and certificate of occupancy inspections for regulated work in the township.

Required Documents

  • Completed building permit application
  • Plans and digital plan set
  • Energy compliance worksheet
  • Site plan
  • Driveway permit
  • Utility permit or well and septic permit as applicable
  • Soil erosion permit (if within 500 feet of water)
Building code
2021 Michigan Building Code, 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2023 NEC, 2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code, 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, and 2015 Michigan Residential Code.
Contractor requirements
State licensing applies; permit applications request license information.

Fees

Payment note
Fee data is thin on the current public website; confirm fees with the Building Department before filing.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • BS&A Online (online)
  • Township Building Department (other)
Inspection hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Typical inspection sequence: Building and trade inspections during construction, then certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Township of Lansing Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Charter Township of Lansing, MI?
The Building Department oversees building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits, plan review, and certificate of occupancy inspections for regulated work in the township.
How do I apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Lansing, MI?
1. Use the township forms page to obtain the Building Permit Application, trade permit applications, and Plan Review Application. 2. Assemble the required checklist materials such as plans, digital set, energy worksheet, site plan, driveway permit, utility permits, and SESC permit if applicable. 3. Submit the application and materials to the Building Department at Township Hall or through the township's available BS&A online services. 4. Township staff reviews for code, zoning, floodplain, and related permitting requirements. 5. Permit is issued after required checklist items are complete. 6. Complete building and trade inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Charter Township of Lansing, MI?
Inspections can be scheduled via: BS&A Online, Township Building Department.

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