city · MI

Lansing, MI City Hall, Building Department & Permits

Where to reach the Lansing City Hall, building department, and planning & zoning office — plus plain-English guides to every common building and trade permit issued in Lansing. Permit Junkie keeps requirements current and helps you file in minutes.

Official portal: https://www.lansingmi.gov/154/Building-Safety

Phone: (517) 483-4361

Lansing City Hall & building department contact

Address

316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

Office hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

(517) 483-4361

Email

bso@lansingmi.gov

Verified against the official Lansing website on 7/4/2026.

Local departments

• Lansing Building Safety — Electrical
  electrical
  316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  (517) 483-4361
  bso@lansingmi.gov
  Department portal
• Lansing Building Safety — Plumbing
  plumbing
  316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  (517) 483-4361
  bso@lansingmi.gov
  Department portal
• Lansing Building Safety — Mechanical
  mechanical
  316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  (517) 483-4361
  bso@lansingmi.gov
  Department portal
• Lansing Economic Development & Planning
  zoning
  316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  (517) 483-4066
  planning@lansingmi.gov
  Department portal
• Lansing Fire Marshal Division
  fire
  120 E Shiawassee St, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET
  (517) 483-4200
  firemarshal@lansingmi.gov
• Lansing Building Safety — Sign Permits
  signs
  316 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
  (517) 483-4361
  bso@lansingmi.gov
  Department portal

Indexed data sources

1 active source feeding our permit knowledge for Lansing.

• amlegal · ordinance
  codelibrary.amlegal.com
• official · ordinance
  lansingmi.gov
• municode · ordinance
  library.municode.com

Permit guides for Lansing

• Building Permit
  Authorization to construct, alter, or repair a structure.
• Electrical Permit
  Required for new electrical service, panel upgrades, and most wiring work.
• Plumbing Permit
  Required for new plumbing, water heater replacement, and most pipe work.
• Mechanical Permit
  Required for HVAC, furnaces, AC units, ductwork, and gas appliances.
• Roofing Permit
  Required for most full or partial roof replacements.
• Deck Permit
  Required for new decks, deck replacements, and significant deck repairs.
• Fence Permit
  Required for new fences over a certain height; thresholds vary by jurisdiction.
• Demolition Permit
  Required to demolish a structure or portion of a structure.
• Commercial Building Permit
  Building permit for non-residential structures and tenant improvements.
• Residential Building Permit
  Permits covering single-family and small multifamily residential work.
• Sign Permit
  Required for most permanent and many temporary business signs.
• Swimming Pool Permit
  Required for in-ground and most above-ground residential pools.
• Home Addition Permit
  Required for any conditioned-space addition to a home.
• Garage Permit
  Required for attached and detached garages.
• Basement Finish Permit
  Required for converting a basement into livable space.