Georgetown Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide

Permit Authority

Township zoning compliance is administered by Georgetown Township; building code permit issuance and inspection questions are handled through contracted agency PCI.

Department

Georgetown Charter Township Building and Zoning Department, with contracted code inspections by Professional Code Inspections, Inc. (PCI)

Address

Georgetown Charter Township Office, 1515 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49429-0769; PCI permit office, 1913 Baldwin Street, Jenison, MI 49428

Phone

Township 616-457-2340; PCI 616-667-8803

Email

contact@georgetown-mi.gov , building@georgetown-mi.gov

Website

https://www.georgetown-mi.gov/172/Building-Zoning-Department

Online Permit Portal

Application Process

1. Determine whether the project needs building permit, zoning compliance, or both; Georgetown publishes a project checklist and FAQ page.
2. For residential work, submit the building permit and zoning compliance application directly to PCI at 1913 Baldwin St., Jenison, with required supporting items and zoning fee payment.
3. For commercial work, submit the application packet to Georgetown Township with the approved site plan, sealed plans, PDF plan file, and required county approvals; the township then forwards the application to PCI after zoning review.
4. Obtain required outside approvals before permit release, including Ottawa County Road Commission driveway permit and Ottawa County Water Resources soil erosion or storm water permits when applicable.
5. PCI contacts the applicant with permit completion status and the building permit fee amount; permit pickup is through PCI.
6. Complete required inspections and obtain both Certificate of Occupancy and township zoning compliance certificate before occupancy or use.

Source: Georgetown Charter Township Building and Zoning Department, with contracted code inspections by Professional Code Inspections, Inc. (PCI)

General Requirements

Township checklist lists additions, agricultural buildings, bathroom remodels, basement finishes, carports, new or modified decks, door or window size changes, fireplaces, gazebos, new houses, new garages, roof truss work, pools, sheds, and steps.

Required Documents

• Completed application, site plan with setbacks and structures, assessing sheet for certain residential projects, construction plans, digital PDF plan file, approved township site plan for commercial work, and county approvals for driveway, soil erosion, storm water, floodplain, or utilities when triggered.

Permit validity

Not clearly summarized on the township overview pages reviewed.

Building code

Township materials require compliance with applicable State of Michigan laws and construction codes; code inspection functions are handled by PCI under township contract.

Owner-builder

Residential application materials allow owner or contractor applicants.

Contractor requirements

Residential and commercial forms request builder license and related employer and workers compensation information; state anti-circumvention notice is included.

Fees

Minimum permit fee

Township zoning fee for additions, decks, sheds, and similar residential projects is $50; buildings 1,000 square feet and greater are $100. Commercial building and zoning compliance review fee is $200.

Plan check fee

Commercial packet states a $200 building and zoning compliance review fee. Publicly posted PCI plan check formula was not located.

Permit fee formula

Township publicly posts zoning and review fees for many permit classes, but the actual building permit fee amount is determined by PCI and is not summarized on the township pages reviewed.

Reinspection fee

No standard reinspection fee schedule was located on the township pages reviewed. The township states there are no refunds for zoning application payments.

Payment note

Commercial materials direct township fees to Georgetown Township. Residential packet states zoning fees are paid at PCI for residential permits. New-home water and sewer fees in plats use a SeamlessDocs payment link.

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

Work That Does NOT Require a Permit

• Adding, replacing, or removing concrete or asphalt, except possible right-of-way permits through Ottawa County Road Commission
• Landscaping
• Painting or wallpaper
• Playsets or playhouses
• Replacing doors of the same size
• Replacing flooring
• Replacing roof shingles
• Replacing siding
• Replacing windows of the same size

Inspections

How to Schedule

• PCI handles building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code questions and inspections at 616-667-8803. (phone)

Typical inspection sequence: Township materials require on-site inspections for compliance and require Certificate of Occupancy and zoning compliance certificate before occupancy. Specific inspection sequencing is managed through PCI by permit type.

No standard reinspection fee or policy was clearly posted on the reviewed public pages.

Additional Resources

• Building code: Township materials require compliance with applicable State of Michigan laws and construction codes; code inspection functions are handled by PCI under township contract.
• Zoning information: View zoning info
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• Other useful links
• License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
• Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
• Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Georgetown Township Building Permit FAQ

Do I need a building permit in Georgetown Township, MI?

Township checklist lists additions, agricultural buildings, bathroom remodels, basement finishes, carports, new or modified decks, door or window size changes, fireplaces, gazebos, new houses, new garages, roof truss work, pools, sheds, and steps.

How much does a building permit cost in Georgetown Township, MI?

The minimum permit fee is Township zoning fee for additions, decks, sheds, and similar residential projects is $50; buildings 1,000 square feet and greater are $100. Commercial building and zoning compliance review fee is $200.. Fees are calculated as: Township publicly posts zoning and review fees for many permit classes, but the actual building permit fee amount is determined by PCI and is not summarized on the township pages reviewed.. Plan check fee: Commercial packet states a $200 building and zoning compliance review fee. Publicly posted PCI plan check formula was not located..

How do I apply for a building permit in Georgetown Township, MI?

1. Determine whether the project needs building permit, zoning compliance, or both; Georgetown publishes a project checklist and FAQ page. 2. For residential work, submit the building permit and zoning compliance application directly to PCI at 1913 Baldwin St., Jenison, with required supporting items and zoning fee payment. 3. For commercial work, submit the application packet to Georgetown Township with the approved site plan, sealed plans, PDF plan file, and required county approvals; the township then forwards the application to PCI after zoning review. 4. Obtain required outside approvals before permit release, including Ottawa County Road Commission driveway permit and Ottawa County Water Resources soil erosion or storm water permits when applicable. 5. PCI contacts the applicant with permit completion status and the building permit fee amount; permit pickup is through PCI. 6. Complete required inspections and obtain both Certificate of Occupancy and township zoning compliance certificate before occupancy or use.

What work is exempt from building permits in Georgetown Township, MI?

The following work is generally exempt: Adding, replacing, or removing concrete or asphalt, except possible right-of-way permits through Ottawa County Road Commission; Landscaping; Painting or wallpaper; Playsets or playhouses; Replacing doors of the same size; Replacing flooring; Replacing roof shingles; Replacing siding; Replacing windows of the same size.

How do I schedule a building inspection in Georgetown Township, MI?

Inspections can be scheduled via: PCI handles building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical code questions and inspections at 616-667-8803..

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