Get Mi Application For Building Permit - Grand Rapids Township 2018-2025

Plans and Specifications (Construction Documents) The seal and signature are not required for one- and two- family dwellings less than 3500 square feet of calculated floor area and public works less than $15,000 in total construction cost.

Building Permit Base Fee Building Valuation Data (BVD)Base Fee$1-$2,000$75$2,001 to $10,000$75 plus $8 per $1,000 over $2,000$10,001 to $100,000$165 plus $3 per $1,000 over $10,000$100,001 to $500,000$435 plus $2 per $1,000 over $100,0005 more rows

Michigan state law allows homeowners to obtain permits to work on their own homes. It is against the law for contractors to perform work under permits obtained by homeowners.

Michigan state law allows homeowners to obtain permits to work on their own homes. It is against the law for contractors to perform work under permits obtained by homeowners.

Permits can be obtained expeditiously online at: https://aca-prod.accela.com/lara/. Additionally, permits can be obtained via mail. Requests for permit lists can be submitted to LARA FOIA.

For sheds less than 120 square feet (commercial) or 200 square feet (residential), a zoning permit is required to verify setback compliance. Only one main building (house) and one accessory building (garage or shed) greater than 200 square fee are allowed per residential lot (R-1 and R-2 districts).

The Permits Section is responsible for issuing boiler, building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing permits. Permits can be obtained expeditiously online at: https://aca-prod.accela.com/lara/. Additionally, permits can be obtained via mail. Requests for permit lists can be submitted to LARA FOIA.

Permits are required for: Additions (bedrooms, bathrooms, family rooms, etc.) Residential work (decks, garages, fences, fireplaces, pools, water heaters, etc.) Renovations (garage conversions, basement furnishings, kitchen expansions, etc.)