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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Georgetown Township
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.
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
- Exempt Adding, replacing, or removing concrete or asphalt, except possible right-of-way permits through Ottawa County Road Commission
- Exempt Landscaping
- Exempt Painting or wallpaper
- Exempt Playsets or playhouses
- Exempt Replacing doors of the same size
- Exempt Replacing flooring
- Exempt Replacing roof shingles
- Exempt Replacing siding
- Exempt Replacing windows of the same size
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Georgetown Township before proceeding.
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
- County approvals for driveway, soil erosion, storm water, floodplain, or utilities when triggered
- 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.
- Permit validity
- Not clearly summarized on the township overview pages reviewed.
- 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.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the project needs building permit, zoning compliance, or both; Georgetown publishes a project checklist and FAQ page.
- 02 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.
- 03 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.
- 04 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.
- 05 PCI contacts the applicant with permit completion status and the building permit fee amount; permit pickup is through PCI.
- 06 Complete required inspections and obtain both Certificate of Occupancy and township zoning compliance certificate before occupancy or use.
§ 04
Fee schedule
Georgetown Township building permit fees
Fee type
Amount
01
Minimum permit fee
$50
02
Plan check fee
Commercial packet states a $200 building and zoning compliance review fee. Publicly posted PCI plan check formula was not located.
03
Permit fee formula
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. Building permit fees are determined by PCI and not summarized on the township pages reviewed.
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 periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
§ 05
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- PCI 616-667-8803 (phone)
Typical 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.
§ 06
Frequently asked
Common questions about Georgetown Township permits
01 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.
02 How much does a building permit cost in Georgetown Township, MI? ▸
Building permit fees in Georgetown Township, MI are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is $50. Fees are calculated as: 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. Building permit fees are determined by PCI and 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..
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Georgetown Township, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Georgetown Township, MI, follow these steps: 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.
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Georgetown Township, MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit 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. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning requirements. Confirm with Georgetown Township before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Georgetown Township, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Georgetown Township, MI via: PCI 616-667-8803.
last verified April 2026
source Georgetown Charter Township Building and Zoning Department, with contracted code inspections by Professional Code Inspections, Inc. (PCI) ↗
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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Georgetown Charter Township Building and Zoning Department, with contracted code inspections by Professional Code Inspections, Inc. (PCI) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.