• Current State of Michigan Building Code 
• Chapter 50 Zoning Code 
• Municode

• No license required
• All architectural plans are required to be sealed by an State registered architect or engineer

• 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.

BSEED Fee Schedule

Schedule Permit Inspection in Accela Portal or in Construction Division Office

• Building Permit
• Certificate of Acceptance
• If Change of Use, New Construction or addition obtain Certificate of Occupancy

20 Days