City Building Permits
Clinton, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Clinton, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Village of Clinton
- Department
- Address
- 119 E Michigan, P.O. Box E, Clinton, MI 49236
- Phone
- 517.456.7494
Application Process
General Requirements
Required Documents
- Application, plans, contractor license details, proof of authority, and other project-specific documents. The form includes permit, building plan review, and mechanical, plumbing, and electrical review fields.
- Building code
- Michigan Construction Code baseline; the form references Section 23a of the State Construction Code Act.
- Owner-builder
- Contractor work must be authorized by the owner.
- Contractor requirements
- State license information and, for contractors, authorization and insurance items are requested.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- Building plan review fee field is present, but no public formula found.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- 48 hour advance notice by calling 517.424.6547 (phone)
Typical inspection sequence: Application, plan review, permit issuance, then inspections
Contractor must cooperate with the building inspector and arrange necessary inspections
Additional Resources
- Building code: Michigan Construction Code baseline; the form references Section 23a of the State Construction Code Act.
- 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
Clinton Building Permit FAQ
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Clinton, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: 48 hour advance notice by calling 517.424.6547.
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