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§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Frankenmuth
Permits and plans may be required for owners doing their own work or when hiring building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical contractors.
Siding
Exchange of same-size doors and windows
Landscaping
Paving your drive
Accessory building of 160 square feet or less
Roofing that only removes and replaces shingles, without replacing structure or support wood underneath
- Exempt Siding
- Exempt Exchange of same-size doors and windows
- Exempt Landscaping
- Exempt Paving your drive
- Exempt Accessory building of 160 square feet or less
- Exempt Roofing that only removes and replaces shingles, without replacing structure or support wood underneath
Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with Construction Code Group before proceeding.
Required documents
- Applicable permit application
- Construction Document Checklist for commercial projects
- Three sets of building plans signed and sealed by a Michigan licensed design professional
- Building code
- Michigan local enforcement baseline; the city is listed as LOCAL in all four code categories and the authority operates to provide inspection services for member communities.
- Owner-builder
- Owners doing their own work may still need permits and plans.
- Contractor requirements
- Permit page includes a contractor registration form and separate trade permit applications, indicating contractor registration and licensed trade participation are part of the process.
§ 03
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Call 989-652-9901 to verify whether permits and plans are needed and to discuss review, approval, application, and issuance.
- 02 Download the relevant permit form from the Construction Code Group permit page.
- 03 Submit the permit application and all required documents. Commercial projects must also include the construction document checklist.
- 04 Provide three plan sets signed and sealed by a Michigan licensed design professional when submitting building plans.
- 05 Pay permit fees; online payment is available through the linked BS&A page and the permit page notes credit card fees apply.
- 06 After review and approval, obtain permit issuance and proceed to inspections.
§ 04
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
How to schedule
- 989-652-9901 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Typical sequence: Inspections are handled by the authority's building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical inspectors after permit issuance.
§ 05
Frequently asked
Common questions about Frankenmuth permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Frankenmuth, MI? ▸
Permits and plans may be required for owners doing their own work or when hiring building, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical contractors.
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Frankenmuth, MI? ▸
To apply for a building permit in Frankenmuth, MI, follow these steps: 1. Call 989-652-9901 to verify whether permits and plans are needed and to discuss review, approval, application, and issuance. 2. Download the relevant permit form from the Construction Code Group permit page. 3. Submit the permit application and all required documents. Commercial projects must also include the construction document checklist. 4. Provide three plan sets signed and sealed by a Michigan licensed design professional when submitting building plans. 5. Pay permit fees; online payment is available through the linked BS&A page and the permit page notes credit card fees apply. 6. After review and approval, obtain permit issuance and proceed to inspections.
03 What work is exempt from building permits in Frankenmuth, MI? ▸
Not all construction work requires a permit in Frankenmuth, MI. The following work is generally exempt: Siding; Exchange of same-size doors and windows; Landscaping; Paving your drive; Accessory building of 160 square feet or less; Roofing that only removes and replaces shingles, without replacing structure or support wood underneath. Note: Exempt from building permit does not mean exempt from zoning and planning requirements. Confirm with Construction Code Group before proceeding. When in doubt, confirm with the local building department before starting work.
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Frankenmuth, MI? ▸
Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Frankenmuth, MI via: 989-652-9901.
last verified April 2026
source Construction Code Group (authority formed by City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Township, Blumfield Township, and Tuscola Township) ↗
entry id permits/michigan/saginaw/frankenmuth
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Construction Code Group (authority formed by City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Township, Blumfield Township, and Tuscola Township) before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.