County Building Permits

Kent County, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Building permit information for unincorporated Kent County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.

Michigan Updated March 2026

Important: Kent County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.

Unincorporated Kent County

Permit authority
Phone
County main 616-632-6100; Health Department 616-632-6900
Address
Kent County Administration, 300 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503; Kent County Health Department, 700 Fuller Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Jurisdictions in Kent County

Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Unincorporated Kent County Permit guide → Ada Township Permit guide → Cascade Township Permit guide → Grand Rapids Permit guide → Grandville Permit guide → Kentwood Permit guide → Walker Permit guide → Wyoming Permit guide →

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.

Related Michigan Resources

License Requirements Verify your contractor's Michigan license → Contract Template Free homeowner-contractor agreement →

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Important: This page is an educational resource provided by jaspector.com. It is not legal advice, and it does not substitute for official guidance from the permit authorities listed above. Permit requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the issuing department before beginning any construction project. Use of this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Jaspector assumes no liability for any outcomes arising from reliance on this information.