Texas Charter Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Township-run building department for Texas Charter Township. Some zoning, county soil erosion, environmental health, fire, or road permits may be separate prerequisites depending on scope and location.

Department

Texas Charter Township Building Department

Address

7227 West Q Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Phone

(269) 978-0715

Email

Contact building coordinator via township website staff links

Website

https://www.texastownship.org/174/Building-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Confirm whether the permit can be filed online; Texas Township states that several permits, including new construction permits, must be submitted by mail or in person.
2. Apply online through BS&A or download and complete the permit form.
3. Submit the application with plans and plan review deposit where required.
4. Township staff reviews the application and determines plan review needs.
5. Pay fees online through BS&A or through township payment instructions.
6. After issuance, request inspections through BS&A or by phone and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy where required.

Source: Texas Charter Township Building Department

General Requirements

The township handles building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance, plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and final certificates of occupancy.

Required Documents

• Permit application
• Plans and plan examination materials where required
• For some projects, local zoning and county agency approvals

Permit validity

A permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days after issuance or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days. Closed permits cannot be refunded.

Building code

Texas Township publishes current codes as 2015 Michigan Residential Code, 2021 Michigan Building and Rehab Codes, 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2023 NEC, 2015 IPMC, 2015 IMPC, and 2015 Michigan Energy Code. The township notes the 2021 residential and energy code implementation was delayed by injunction as of July 7, 2025.

Owner-builder

Public township pages do not publish a separate owner-builder summary. Confirm directly for owner-occupied work.

Contractor requirements

Township links applicants to the Michigan licensed contractor search and state LARA resources. Licensed trade contractors are required where state law applies.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Common flat-fee minimums include roof permits at $100 and decks up to 200 square feet at $150.

Plan check fee

Residential and accessory plan review up to 2,500 square feet is $50; over 2,500 square feet is $100. Commercial plan review is 25% of calculated building permit fee.

Permit fee formula

Valuation-based using current ICC Building Valuation Data and the 2013 Bureau of Construction Codes permit and inspection fee schedule, with township-specific exceptions for common residential activities.

Trade permit fee

Per fee schedule

Reinspection fee

Fee page lists additional inspections at $100 per trip; inspections page says a $45 reinspection fee is applied if a project fails the first two inspections. Permit renewal fee is $100.

Penalty (no permit)

Additional inspections $100 per trip; failed-inspection reinspection $45

Payment note

Township accepts online payments through BS&A.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule (effective 2024).

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet
• Fences up to 7 feet high
• Ordinary finish work such as painting and similar non-structural finishes

Important: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Even if a building permit is exempt, separate township or county approvals may still apply for zoning, soil erosion, septic, well, fire, or road access issues.

Inspections

How to Schedule

• BS&A Online (online)
• (269) 978-0715 (phone)

Scheduling deadline

Same-day requests must generally be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on the township page and by 10:00 a.m. on the BS&A inspection page.

Inspection hours

Building inspections begin at 8 a.m. Monday through Friday; electrical begins at 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday; mechanical begins at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday; plumbing begins at 9 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday.

Time windows

Multiple inspection windows based on trade type.

Typical inspection sequence: New construction commonly includes footing, rebar, foundation, sub-slab or radon, masonry, rough-in or framing, insulation or energy compliance, blower door documentation, and final. Other project types have project-specific milestone inspections.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Texas Township publishes current codes as 2015 Michigan Residential Code, 2021 Michigan Building and Rehab Codes, 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code, 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code, 2023 NEC, 2015 IPMC, 2015 IMPC, and 2015 Michigan Energy Code. The township notes the 2021 residential and energy code implementation was delayed by injunction as of July 7, 2025.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Inspections
• Building Permit Fee Schedule
• Directory
• License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Texas Charter Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Texas Charter Township, MI?

The township handles building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance, plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and final certificates of occupancy.

How much does a building permit cost in Texas Charter Township, MI?

The minimum permit fee is Common flat-fee minimums include roof permits at $100 and decks up to 200 square feet at $150.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based using current ICC Building Valuation Data and the 2013 Bureau of Construction Codes permit and inspection fee schedule, with township-specific exceptions for common residential activities.. Plan check fee: Residential and accessory plan review up to 2,500 square feet is $50; over 2,500 square feet is $100. Commercial plan review is 25% of calculated building permit fee..

How do I apply for a building permit in Texas Charter Township, MI?

1. Confirm whether the permit can be filed online; Texas Township states that several permits, including new construction permits, must be submitted by mail or in person. 2. Apply online through BS&A or download and complete the permit form. 3. Submit the application with plans and plan review deposit where required. 4. Township staff reviews the application and determines plan review needs. 5. Pay fees online through BS&A or through township payment instructions. 6. After issuance, request inspections through BS&A or by phone and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy where required.

What work is exempt from building permits in Texas Charter Township, MI?

The following work is generally exempt: Detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet; Fences up to 7 feet high; Ordinary finish work such as painting and similar non-structural finishes. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Even if a building permit is exempt, separate township or county approvals may still apply for zoning, soil erosion, septic, well, fire, or road access issues.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Texas Charter Township, MI?

Inspections can be scheduled via: BS&A Online, (269) 978-0715. Same-day requests must generally be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on the township page and by 10:00 a.m. on the BS&A inspection page..

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