Commercial Building Permit

Codes and Ordinances
  • Current State of Michigan Building Code 
  • Chapter 50 Zoning Code 
  • Municode
 Contractor License Requirements
  • No license required
  • All architectural plans are required to be sealed by an State registered architect or engineer
 Submission Requirements
  • Create account in Accela Portal
  • Contractors connect license account to permit account
  • Apply for a permit on-line through Accela Portal only
  • Submit scope of work and sealed architectural plans in ProjectDox portal

After submitting your application, you can expect to get your permit in about 5 days.

 Fees Scheduling an Inspection

Schedule Permit Inspection in Accela Portal or in Construction Division Office

 Final Documents
  • Building Permit
  • Certificate of Acceptance
  • If Change of Use, New Construction or addition obtain Certificate of Occupancy
 Estimated Time to Issue Permit after Application Submission

20 Days