City Building Permits
Adrian, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Adrian, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
City of Adrian
- Department
- Address
- 135 E. Maumee Street, Adrian, MI 49221
- Phone
- (517) 264-4814
- inspections@adrianmi.gov
- Website
- https://www.adriancity.com/
Online Permit Portal
Platform: AMG Online Permitting and Inspections, with BSA as an alternate entry point • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only
Application Process
General Requirements
City handouts cover building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related work; exact triggers are in local forms and code.
Required Documents
- Application, job/facility address, property owner and applicant info, contractor licensing details, proof of authority, and plan sets. Nonresidential plan review requires four full plan sets.
- Permit validity
- Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days or is suspended or abandoned for 180 days.
- Building code
- The handouts reference the Michigan Residential Building Code 2015. The state-wide current rule source should be checked against the active Michigan code notice for final confirmation.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners acting as their own contractors assume inspection scheduling responsibility.
- Contractor requirements
- State of Michigan license required, with license registration and proof requested.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Included as building plan review on the application, but current published formula was not located.
- Permit fee formula
- Public application says see fee schedule; pool handout shows swimming pool permit $100 base fee and electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits $75 base fee plus per item fee.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Call (517) 264-4814 at least one day prior to the needed inspection. (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Inspection requests continue during the life of the permit; permit closes if no inspections are requested and conducted within 180 days.
Penalties may apply if work begins before permit issuance.
Additional Resources
- Building code: The handouts reference the Michigan Residential Building Code 2015. The state-wide current rule source should be checked against the active Michigan code notice for final confirmation.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Other useful links
- License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Adrian Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Adrian, MI?
- City handouts cover building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and related work; exact triggers are in local forms and code.
- How much does a building permit cost in Adrian, MI?
- Fees are calculated as: Public application says see fee schedule; pool handout shows swimming pool permit $100 base fee and electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permits $75 base fee plus per item fee.. Plan check fee: Included as building plan review on the application, but current published formula was not located..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Adrian, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Call (517) 264-4814 at least one day prior to the needed inspection..
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