City Building Permits
Scio Township, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
How to apply for a building permit in Scio Township, Michigan. Permit authority, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Permit Authority
Scio requires township zoning compliance approval before applicant files with Washtenaw County for the actual building permit.
- Department
- Scio Township Planning and Zoning / Washtenaw County Building Department
- Address
- Township Hall, 827 North Zeeb Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
- Phone
- 734-369-9400
Online Permit Portal
Platform: Washtenaw County Citizen Self Service Portal • Account required: Yes • Submission: Online or in-person
Additional resources:
Application Process
- Confirm that the home improvement triggers both Scio zoning compliance and Washtenaw County permit review.
- Submit Scio zoning compliance application and any owner authorization or variance materials first.
- Wait for township zoning compliance approval.
- File building/trade permit application with Washtenaw County Building Department.
- County reviews plans and assesses permit fees.
- Permit is issued through the county portal/process.
- Complete county inspections and any township closeout requirements.
Typical processing time: Township says zoning compliance applications are typically completed within 7-10 business days.
Source: Scio Township Planning and Zoning / Washtenaw County Building Department
General Requirements
In Scio, any home improvement that requires a Washtenaw County building permit also requires a township zoning compliance permit, including sheds, garages, barns, pools, decks, patios, solar, additions, interior renovations, generators, home occupations, and in-home daycare uses.
Required Documents
- Zoning compliance application
- Owner authorization if needed
- County permit application
- Plans/specifications
- Variance materials if project does not meet setbacks or dimensional rules
- Permit validity
- County permit validity follows Washtenaw County rules; township homeowner page does not publish a separate zoning permit expiration summary.
- Building code
- Township defers building code permit administration to Washtenaw County under the Michigan state construction code.
- Owner-builder
- County and Michigan owner-builder rules apply to the underlying permit.
- Contractor requirements
- Michigan state residential/trade licensing rules apply to the underlying permit work.
Fees
- Plan check fee
- County plan review applies where required.
- Permit fee formula
- Thin township public data; zoning compliance and county permit fees are handled separately.
- Reinspection fee
- County reinspection rules apply to county permits.
- Payment note
- Dual-track process means township zoning compliance and county permit fees may be separate.
Work That Does NOT Require a Permit
Contact the Scio Township Planning and Zoning / Washtenaw County Building Department to confirm whether your project requires a permit before starting work.
Inspections
How to Schedule
- Washtenaw County after permit issuance (phone)
- Inspection hours
- Township hall Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; county inspection timing depends on permit type.
Typical inspection sequence: Township zoning review first, county permit issuance second, county inspections during construction, final approval at completion.
Additional Resources
- Building code: Township defers building code permit administration to Washtenaw County under the Michigan state construction code.
- Zoning information: View zoning info
- Scio Township Homeowner Resources
- Washtenaw County Building and Construction
- License lookup guide: Michigan Contractor License Requirements
- Contract template: Michigan Homeowner-Contractor Agreement
- Michigan hub: Michigan Contractor License & Permit Hub
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the Scio Township Planning and Zoning / Washtenaw County Building Department before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scio Township Building Permit FAQ
- Do I need a building permit in Scio Township, MI?
- In Scio, any home improvement that requires a Washtenaw County building permit also requires a township zoning compliance permit, including sheds, garages, barns, pools, decks, patios, solar, additions, interior renovations, generators, home occupations, and in-home daycare uses.
- How much does a building permit cost in Scio Township, MI?
- Fees are calculated as: Thin township public data; zoning compliance and county permit fees are handled separately.. Plan check fee: County plan review applies where required..
- How do I apply for a building permit in Scio Township, MI?
- 1. Confirm that the home improvement triggers both Scio zoning compliance and Washtenaw County permit review. 2. Submit Scio zoning compliance application and any owner authorization or variance materials first. 3. Wait for township zoning compliance approval. 4. File building/trade permit application with Washtenaw County Building Department. 5. County reviews plans and assesses permit fees. 6. Permit is issued through the county portal/process. 7. Complete county inspections and any township closeout requirements.
- How long does it take to get a building permit in Scio Township, MI?
- Typical processing time is Township says zoning compliance applications are typically completed within 7-10 business days..
- How do I schedule a building inspection in Scio Township, MI?
- Inspections can be scheduled via: Washtenaw County after permit issuance.
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