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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Holland (Ottawa portion)
City examples include additions, decks, fences, basement finishing, garages, gazebos, new houses, pools, reroofing over 25 percent, bath remodels, sheds of any size, siding, new drywall, and window or door size changes.
Ceramic tile
Curtains
Install storm door
Landscaping
Linoleum
Locks
New carpet
Painting
Repair drywall
Repair steps or ceiling
Replace broken window glass
Replace door
Wallpaper
- Exempt Ceramic tile
- Exempt Curtains
- Exempt Install storm door
- Exempt Landscaping
- Exempt Linoleum
- Exempt Locks
- Exempt New carpet
- Exempt Painting
- Exempt Repair drywall
- Exempt Repair steps or ceiling
- Exempt Replace broken window glass
- Exempt Replace door
- Exempt Wallpaper
Required documents
- Permit application, plans, and an accurate site plan or survey; sealed plans when required; trade permit applications for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work; contractor registration for contractors using city workflows.
- Building code
- City pages state the city administers current State of Michigan construction codes. Statewide as of March 25, 2026 this means the 2021 Michigan Building Code and 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code are in effect, while the 2015 Michigan Residential Code remains in effect pending the 2025 court-ordered injunction on the proposed residential code update.
- Permit validity
- Permits expire after 180 days. Expired permits cannot be refunded or reinstated.
- Owner-builder
- Homeowners may apply directly for work on their property; city forms distinguish owner and contractor applicants.
- Contractor requirements
- Contractors must register with the city; state licensing anti-circumvention notice appears on permit forms for residential work.
§ 03
Application process
Typical processing: City states review may take 2 to 4 weeks after submission.
- 01 Confirm permit need against the city permit list or brochure, then assemble plans and a site plan or survey.
- 02 Submit the completed application and plans to Community and Neighborhood Services by email at permits@cityofholland.com or by drop-off at City Hall, 3rd Floor.
- 03 For new one- and two-family dwellings, additions, and accessory buildings over 200 square feet, submit the building application plus the plan review list and any sealed plans required by the city.
- 04 Pay assessed fees after review; separate building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits are issued as needed.
- 05 Receive permit documents before starting work.
- 06 Request inspections with at least 24 hours notice and complete finals before occupancy or closeout.
Typical processing time: City states review may take 2 to 4 weeks after submission.
Source: City of Holland Community and Neighborhood Services, Building ↗
§ 04
Fee schedule
Holland (Ottawa portion) building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$70 for projects valued from $0 to $1,000 on the building permit fee page; the 2026 fee book shows $150 for one- or two-family residential permits in the broader fee book, so verify the currently applied schedule with the city before quoting.
02
Plan check fee
Included through plan review requirements where applicable; permit-specific forms should be checked for exact review charges.
03
Permit fee formula
Valuation-based. City states $70 for $0 to $1,000, then $7 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000, then $413 for the first $50,000 and $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereafter.
04
Reinspection fee
Late fee of $100 per day for work started before permit issuance on city permit forms.
The 2026 fee book states credit cards are not accepted for City of Holland invoices and no credit card payments are accepted over $5,000. BS&A online payment tools are linked from the permit pages.
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- Call Community and Neighborhood Services at 616-355-1330; contractors can also use the Access My Gov account workflow de (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Minimum 24 hours notice required. Building, plumbing, and mechanical inspections are scheduled between 9:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. depending on inspector availability.
Typical sequence: Progress inspections by trade and building discipline before concealment, then final inspection, then certificate or closeout as applicable.
No standard published reinspection fee was located on the main building pages; failed inspections can delay closeout and permit holders should confirm charges with the city.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Holland (Ottawa portion) permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
City examples include additions, decks, fences, basement finishing, garages, gazebos, new houses, pools, reroofing over 25 percent, bath remodels, sheds of any size, siding, new drywall, and window or door size changes.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $70 for projects valued from $0 to $1,000 on the building permit fee page; the 2026 fee book shows $150 for one- or two-family residential permits in the broader fee book, so verify the currently applied schedule with the city before quoting.. Fees are calculated as: Valuation-based. City states $70 for $0 to $1,000, then $7 per additional $1,000 up to $50,000, then $413 for the first $50,000 and $5 per additional $1,000 or fraction thereafter.. Plan check fee: Included through plan review requirements where applicable; permit-specific forms should be checked for exact review charges..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI, follow these steps: 1. Confirm permit need against the city permit list or brochure, then assemble plans and a site plan or survey. 2. Submit the completed application and plans to Community and Neighborhood Services by email at permits@cityofholland.com or by drop-off at City Hall, 3rd Floor. 3. For new one- and two-family dwellings, additions, and accessory buildings over 200 square feet, submit the building application plus the plan review list and any sealed plans required by the city. 4. Pay assessed fees after review; separate building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits are issued as needed. 5. Receive permit documents before starting work. 6. Request inspections with at least 24 hours notice and complete finals before occupancy or closeout.
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
Building permit processing times in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI typically run City states review may take 2 to 4 weeks after submission.. Timelines can vary based on project complexity and current department workload.
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI. The following work is generally exempt: Ceramic tile; Curtains; Install storm door; Landscaping; Linoleum; Locks; New carpet; Painting; Repair drywall; Repair steps or ceiling; Replace broken window glass; Replace door; Wallpaper. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Holland (Ottawa portion), MI via: Call Community and Neighborhood Services at 616-355-1330; contractors can also use the Access My Gov account workflow de.
last verified April 2026
source City of Holland Community and Neighborhood Services, Building ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Holland Community and Neighborhood Services, Building before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.