Macomb Township, MI — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department

Street address

54111 Broughton Road, Macomb, MI 48042

Phone

586-992-0710

building@macomb-mi.gov

Coverage

Township-run enforcing agency for building and trade permits inside Macomb Township; county overlays still apply for soil erosion, drains, roads, and health permits where triggered.

Online portal

BS&A Online

Additional resources

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Macomb Township

Macomb Township publishes separate building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit forms and project inspection sequences for new homes, additions, basements, sheds, fences, decks, signs, demolition, pools, and concrete.

Scope of work

Permit?

Ordinary cosmetic work and other repairs that do not affect structural or regulated systems.

Exempt

Exempt Ordinary cosmetic work and other repairs that do not affect structural or regulated systems.

Note: Macomb Township did not post a consolidated exempt-work list on the pages reviewed. Township confirmation is advisable because Macomb regulates many common residential site features separately.

Required documents

Permit application
Project address and scope
Owner/builder information
Plans or supporting documents tied to the project type
Related building permit information if applicable

Building code: 2021 Michigan Building Code effective Apr. 9, 2025; 2015 Michigan Residential Code; 2021 Michigan Plumbing Code effective Mar. 12, 2024; 2021 Michigan Mechanical Code effective Mar. 12, 2024; 2023 Michigan Electrical Code effective Mar. 12, 2024; 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code effective Apr. 9, 2025; 2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code effective Apr. 22, 2025.
Permit validity: Public permit page reviewed did not post a general township expiration rule.
Owner-builder: Macomb applications include a homeowner affidavit certifying the work will be installed by the owner in the owner's own single-family dwelling that the owner occupies or is about to occupy.
Contractor requirements: Forms quote Section 23a of the State Construction Code Act and warn against circumventing state licensing requirements; township forms also include contractor license information fields.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 03

Application process

Typical processing: No uniform permit turnaround was posted on the online permit page.

01

Choose the township's online permit page or use the published permit applications.
02

Complete the proper permit form. Macomb permit forms ask whether a building permit has already been obtained and include homeowner affidavit language where applicable.
03

Submit plans and supporting documents. Macomb's published applications and requirement sheets call for project details, owner/builder information, and linked trade permit coordination.
04

Pay the applicable permit fee. Township forms state permits and permit fees are non-transferable.
05

Wait for township review and issuance.
06

Request inspections and progress through the listed inspection sequence for the project type.

Typical processing time: No uniform permit turnaround was posted on the online permit page.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 04

Fee schedule

Macomb Township building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

Many minimums and flat fees by permit type; example line items include sign ground inspection at $35.

Permit fee formula

Mixed by permit type, with trade permit line items and building-related fixed or project-specific charges.

Reinspection fee

Public township trade applications include reinspection and after-the-fact fee lines.

Applications direct payment to Macomb Township Treasurer and note that permits and permit fees are non-transferable.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 05

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Township building office (phone)

Scheduling deadline: Final pool inspection requires 48-hour advance notice.
Inspection hours: Township office contact is posted through the Building Department.

Typical sequence: Published township sheet lists stage inspections for new homes, additions, basement finishes, sheds/accessory buildings, fences, decks, signs, demolition, pools, and concrete. For new homes that includes footing, backfill, rough trades, rough building, insulation, final trades, and final building.

Source: Building Department ↗

§ 06

Frequently asked

Common questions about Macomb Township permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

02 How much does a building permit cost in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

Building permit fees in Macomb Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is Many minimums and flat fees by permit type; example line items include sign ground inspection at $35.. Fees are calculated as: Mixed by permit type, with trade permit line items and building-related fixed or project-specific charges..

03 How do I apply for a building permit in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

To apply for a building permit in Macomb Township, MI, follow these steps: 1. Choose the township's online permit page or use the published permit applications. 2. Complete the proper permit form. Macomb permit forms ask whether a building permit has already been obtained and include homeowner affidavit language where applicable. 3. Submit plans and supporting documents. Macomb's published applications and requirement sheets call for project details, owner/builder information, and linked trade permit coordination. 4. Pay the applicable permit fee. Township forms state permits and permit fees are non-transferable. 5. Wait for township review and issuance. 6. Request inspections and progress through the listed inspection sequence for the project type.

04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

Building permit processing times in Macomb Township, MI typically run No uniform permit turnaround was posted on the online permit page.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.

05 What work is exempt from building permits in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

Not all construction work requires a permit in Macomb Township, MI. The following work is generally exempt: Ordinary cosmetic work and other repairs that do not affect structural or regulated systems.. Note: Macomb Township did not post a consolidated exempt-work list on the pages reviewed. Township confirmation is advisable because Macomb regulates many common residential site features separately. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.

06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Macomb Township, MI? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Macomb Township, MI via: Township building office. Final pool inspection requires 48-hour advance notice..

last verified April 2026 source Building Department ↗ entry id permits/michigan/macomb/macomb-township

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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