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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Charter Township of Lansing
The Building Department oversees building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits, plan review, and certificate of occupancy inspections for regulated work in the township.
Note: Confirm small accessory, interior finish, and minor repair work with the Building Department before starting.
- 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.
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Use the township forms page to obtain the Building Permit Application, trade permit applications, and Plan Review Application.
- 02 Assemble the required checklist materials such as plans, digital set, energy worksheet, site plan, driveway permit, utility permits, and SESC permit if applicable.
- 03 Submit the application and materials to the Building Department at Township Hall or through the township's available BS&A online services.
- 04 Township staff reviews for code, zoning, floodplain, and related permitting requirements.
- 05 Permit is issued after required checklist items are complete.
- 06 Complete building and trade inspections and obtain certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.
Source: Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- BS&A Online (online)
- Township Building Department (other)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Building and trade inspections during construction, then certificate of occupancy inspection where applicable.
Frequently asked
Common questions about Charter Township of Lansing permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Charter Township of Lansing, MI? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Charter Township of Lansing, MI? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Charter Township of Lansing, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Charter Township of Lansing Community Development Division, Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.