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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Menominee County
Siding
Maintenance
Minor repairs
Finish work
Detached accessory structure under 200 sq ft residential
Detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft non-residential
- Exempt Siding
- Exempt Maintenance
- Exempt Minor repairs
- Exempt Finish work
- Exempt Detached accessory structure under 200 sq ft residential
- Exempt Detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft non-residential
§ 03
Fee schedule
Menominee County building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Plan check fee
$50 per hour
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 04
Frequently asked
Common questions about unincorporated Menominee County permits
01 What work is exempt from building permits in unincorporated Menominee County, MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in unincorporated Menominee County, MI. The following work is generally exempt: Siding; Maintenance; Minor repairs; Finish work; Detached accessory structure under 200 sq ft residential; Detached accessory structure under 120 sq ft non-residential. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
last verified April 2026
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Menominee County Building Codes / Building Code Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.