Apply for a New Residential Building or Addition Building Permit

Step 1.Review the requirements

• To apply, you must be the owner and occupant or a licensed residential builder
• Or a written authorization from a license holder is needed

Step 2.Plans

Uploaded plans are required.

Plans need to show:

• Location
• Size
• Detail of the proposed project 

Step 3.Calculate the value of improvements

Include these costs to determine the value of improvements you'll make for this project:

• Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, excavating, grading and other costs
• Construction labor costs

Not needed:

• Architectural fees, cost of lot, landscaping and/or personal property

Step 4.Have your credit/debit card ready  

Step 5.Apply online

Apply Online in English

Step 6.Upload plans through ePlan Room

After submitting your permit application, you will need to upload your plans. You may wait, but your plan review process will not begin without them submitted.

Learn more about using ePlan Room

Step 7.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

• Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
• When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Step 1.Review the requirements

• Not the owner?
• A residential builder's license issued by the State of Michigan is needed
• Or a written authorization from a license holder is needed 

Step 2.Plans 

Plans need to show:

• Location
• Size
• Detail of the proposed project 

Step 3.Calculate the value of improvements

Include these costs to determine the value of improvements you'll make for this project:

• Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, excavating, grading and other costs
• Construction labor costs

Not needed:

• Architectural fees, cost of lot, landscaping and/or personal property

Step 4.Have your credit/debit card ready  

Step 5.Complete the application

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 6.Attach electronic copies of your plans

We need copies of your plans in an electronic format for building permit applications. You can either submit plans to us on a USB flash drive or upload them through ePlan Room after your permit application has been processed.

Learn more about using ePlan Room

Step 7.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

• Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
• When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Step 1.Review the requirements

• Not the owner?
• A residential builder's license issued by the State of Michigan is needed
• Or a written authorization from a license holder is needed 

Step 2.Plans 

Plans need to show:

• Location
• Size
• Detail of the proposed project 

Step 3.Calculate the value of improvements

Include these costs to determine the value of improvements you'll make for this project:

• Building, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, excavating, grading and other costs
• Construction labor costs

Not needed:

• Architectural fees, cost of lot, landscaping and/or personal property

Step 4.Have your credit/debit card ready  

Step 5.Complete the application

You can download and print the application beforehand. Otherwise, we'll get you a copy when you come into our office.

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 6.Attach electronic copies of your plans

We need copies of your plans in an electronic format for building permit applications. You can either submit plans to us on a USB flash drive or upload them through ePlan Room after your permit application has been processed.

Learn more about using ePlan Room

Step 7.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

• Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
• When approved, we'll send your permit by email