§ MI Michigan
County permits
Oakland County
Oakland County issues permits only for unincorporated areas. Inside an incorporated city? Pick the city below — its building department handles your permit.
§ 01 Unincorporated
Unincorporated Oakland County.
If your property isn't inside an incorporated city, the county permit office handles your application directly.
- Permit authority
- Oakland County Health Division (septic permits) / Township Building Departments (general permits)
- Online portal
- Oakland County Citizen Access Portal ↗
- Address
- Oakland County Health Division offices; township offices vary by jurisdiction
§ 02 Jurisdictions
Cities in Oakland County
Click any city for its full permit guide — authority, fees, application steps, inspections, and exempt work.
§ 03 County navigation
Information last verified for Oakland County, Michigan. Permit rules and fees change frequently — verify current requirements with the issuing department before applying. Jaspector is an educational reference, not legal advice.