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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Croswell
The city packet routes all building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits to the county department; zoning approvals are separate
- Exempt City packet does not publish a consolidated exempt-work list
- Building code
- Michigan state code baseline through county enforcement
Application process
Application → plan check → issuance → inspection → final
- 01 Determine whether the work is a county building/trade permit or a city zoning/land-use permit.
- 02 For building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, apply through Sanilac County Building Department.
- 03 For land use, fence, or sign work, apply at Croswell City Hall through the zoning administrator.
- 04 Post permit and call for inspections as required.
Fee schedule
Croswell building permit fees
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Building inspections are through Sanilac County Building Department, 810-648-4664 (phone)
- Inspection hours
- County inspection scheduling window is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Typical sequence: Obtain zoning approval if needed, then county permit, then inspections
Permit holder must coordinate and post the permit
Frequently asked
Common questions about Croswell permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Croswell, MI? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Croswell, MI? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Croswell, MI? ▸
04 What work is exempt from building permits in Croswell, MI? ▸
05 How do I schedule a building inspection in Croswell, MI? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Sanilac County Building Department for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits; Croswell City Hall zoning administrator for land use, fence, and sign permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.