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- Benton Harbor· berrien
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- Oshtemo Township· kalamazoo
- Portage· kalamazoo
- Ada Township· kent
- Byron Township· kent
- Cascade Township· kent
- Cedar Springs· kent
- East Grand Rapids· kent
Most-asked Michigan permits
- 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.