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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Texas Charter Township
The township handles building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing code compliance, plan review, permit issuance, inspections, and final certificates of occupancy.
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
- Exempt Detached accessory structures up to 120 square feet
- Exempt Fences up to 7 feet high
- Exempt 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.
Required documents
- Permit application
- Plans and plan examination materials where required
- For some projects, local zoning and county agency approvals
- 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.
- 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.
- 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- Public township pages do not publish a separate owner-builder summary.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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 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.
- 02 Apply online through BS&A or download and complete the permit form.
- 03 Submit the application with plans and plan review deposit where required.
- 04 Township staff reviews the application and determines plan review needs.
- 05 Pay fees online through BS&A or through township payment instructions.
- 06 After issuance, request inspections through BS&A or by phone and obtain final approval and certificate of occupancy where required.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Effective 2024
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
Common flat-fee minimums include roof permits at $100 and decks up to 200 square feet at $150.
02
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.
03
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.
04
Trade permit fee
Per fee schedule
05
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.
06
Penalty (no permit)
Additional inspections $100 per trip; failed-inspection reinspection $45
Township accepts online payments through BS&A.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective 2024) before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
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 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Texas Charter Township permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Texas Charter Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Texas Charter Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Texas Charter Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Texas Charter Township, MI, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Texas Charter Township, MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Texas Charter Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Texas Charter Township, MI 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..
last verified April 2026
source Texas Charter Township Building Department ↗
entry id permits/michigan/kalamazoo/texas-township
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Texas Charter Township Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.