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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Birmingham
The Building Department implements and enforces city and state codes for construction, remodeling, alteration, repair, and demolition of buildings and structures in the city and requires comprehensive plans for most project types.
Note: No reliable consolidated exemption list was located on the reviewed Birmingham public pages. Contact the Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit.
- Permit application
- Project plans
- Supporting instructions from the city's building permit procedures and applications pages
- Building code
- City enforces city and state codes.
- Owner-builder
- Online and printable permit pathways are both published.
- Contractor requirements
- Licensed contractors and residents are both addressed on the department page; normal Michigan state licensing rules apply, plus city filing requirements.
Source: Building Department, Community Development Department ↗
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Review Birmingham building permit procedures and applications.
- 02 Create or use a BS&A Online account for online submission.
- 03 Upload or submit the permit application and supporting plans.
- 04 Pay permit and review fees.
- 05 Receive permit issuance after review.
- 06 Schedule inspections using the BS&A inspection request site.
- 07 Complete required inspections and final approvals.
Source: Building Department, Community Development Department ↗
Fee schedule
Birmingham building permit fees
Permit and license applications and some payments route through BS&A Online and city online payment tools.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- BS&A Online inspection request site (online)
- City (AccessMyGov inspections also referenced) (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Typical sequence: Plan review, permit issuance, staged inspections, final approval.
Source: Building Department, Community Development Department ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Birmingham permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Birmingham, MI? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Birmingham, MI? ▸
03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Birmingham, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department, Community Development Department before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.