City of Taylor

Building, demolition, occupancy, additions, alterations, structural work, and separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work generally require permits.

Note: No consolidated Taylor public exemption list was located on the main department page. Minor work should be screened with the Building Department before work starts.

Building code

Taylor administers Michigan construction codes through the city Building Department.

Permit validity

Verify on permit issuance; the current building permit application includes an expiration date field.

Owner-builder

Owner information is collected on the application and homeowners may apply for qualifying work.

Contractor requirements

Applicable State of Michigan license information is required on trade and building applications where relevant.

Source: Building Department ↗

1. 01
   Download the current building permit application and fee schedule from the city Document Center.
2. 02
   Submit completed application, plans, owner and contractor information, and any required site or utility documents to the Building Department.
3. 03
   City reviews documents and calculates permit charges from the adopted fee schedule.
4. 04
   Pay fees and receive permit issuance.
5. 05
   Schedule required inspections with the Building Department.
6. 06
   Pass final inspection and obtain closure or occupancy approval as applicable.

Source: Building Department ↗

Fees are based on the city council adopted schedule; payment instructions are handled through the Building Department.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ (effective July 1, 2024) before budgeting.

• Building Department (phone)

Inspection hours

Department and City Hall business hours apply; specific inspection windows not publicly summarized.

Typical sequence: Permit-specific rough or progress inspections followed by final.

Source: Building Department ↗