City Building Permits

Newaygo, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

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

Michigan Newaygo County Updated March 2026

Permit Authority

City zoning is handled locally; construction permits are handled through North Country Inspection Services for the city.

Department
City of Newaygo Building Department, with building inspections handled by North Country Inspection Services
Address
28 State Road, Newaygo, MI 49337
Phone
(231) 652-1657
Website
https://www.newaygo.gov/building-department.php

Online Permit Portal

Open

Platform: City file cabinet downloads and county inspection service forms • Account required: No • Submission: In-person only

Application Process

  1. Determine whether zoning approval is needed and obtain the city zoning compliance permit.
  2. If construction work is involved, contact North Country Inspection Services for the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit.
  3. Submit project documents, site plan materials, and any required supporting approvals.
  4. City and county staff review the application and issue the relevant permit.
  5. Complete inspections through the county inspector office.

Source: City of Newaygo Building Department, with building inspections handled by North Country Inspection Services

General Requirements

City materials say a permit is required before any changes or additions to the footprint or general exterior of a home, before a new accessory building, and before fences. City guidance also says most construction-related projects require a permit.

Required Documents

  • Zoning compliance permit, site plan or diagram showing existing and proposed structures, dimensions, setbacks, and related information. A survey may be necessary.
Building code
Michigan construction code baseline, with county administration for trade and building permits.
Owner-builder
City zoning form is available to the property owner; county building rules allow homeowner permits on eligible single family work.
Contractor requirements
County building permits follow state licensing rules.

Fees

Minimum permit fee
Zoning compliance permit fees shown on the city schedule include $35 for single and two family, $25 for accessory buildings, $25 for certain additions, $15 for certain remodel items, and $50 for demolition.
Permit fee formula
Flat zoning fee schedule. County building fees are separate and were not fully exposed in public HTML.
Payment note
City warns that many permits and applications require review and a set fee.

Fees change. Verify current amounts at the official fee schedule.

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

Contact the City of Newaygo Building Department, with building inspections handled by North Country Inspection Services to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.

Inspections

How to Schedule

  • Contact North Country Inspection Services at 231-224-3960 or 231-224-3960 as referenced on the city form. (phone)
Inspection hours
City hall hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Typical inspection sequence: Zoning approval first, then county permit issuance and county inspections.

City pages do not publish a separate reinspection fee.

Additional Resources

Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the City of Newaygo Building Department, with building inspections handled by North Country Inspection Services before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Newaygo Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Newaygo, MI?
City materials say a permit is required before any changes or additions to the footprint or general exterior of a home, before a new accessory building, and before fences. City guidance also says most construction-related projects require a permit.
How much does a building permit cost in Newaygo, MI?
The minimum permit fee is Zoning compliance permit fees shown on the city schedule include $35 for single and two family, $25 for accessory buildings, $25 for certain additions, $15 for certain remodel items, and $50 for demolition.. Fees are calculated as: Flat zoning fee schedule. County building fees are separate and were not fully exposed in public HTML..
How do I apply for a building permit in Newaygo, MI?
1. Determine whether zoning approval is needed and obtain the city zoning compliance permit. 2. If construction work is involved, contact North Country Inspection Services for the building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical permit. 3. Submit project documents, site plan materials, and any required supporting approvals. 4. City and county staff review the application and issue the relevant permit. 5. Complete inspections through the county inspector office.
How do I schedule a building inspection in Newaygo, MI?
Inspections can be scheduled via: Contact North Country Inspection Services at 231-224-3960 or 231-224-3960 as referenced on the city form..

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