City Building Permits

Portage Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

How to apply for a building permit in Portage Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.

Michigan Mackinac County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

Portage Township

Department: Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator Dennis Alberts
Address: W17361 Davis St., PO Box 70, Curtis, MI 49820
Phone: (906) 586-9522
Website: https://www.portagetwp.org

Application Process

Source: Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator Dennis Alberts

General Requirements

Building code: Michigan Construction Code baseline applies statewide

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator Dennis Alberts to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

Additional Resources

Building code: Michigan Construction Code baseline applies statewide
Township website
County township listing
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 Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator Dennis Alberts before applying.

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