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Michigan building departments
This Michigan directory covers 83 Census county equivalents and local building-department guides. Michigan’s construction codes are statewide, but the local enforcing agency controls applications, plan review, inspection scheduling, and local zoning coordination.
How permitting works in Michigan
Statewide codes with local enforcement. A county name is a geographic index, not a promise that the county government issues every building permit. Many projects are handled by a city, town, township, borough, parish, regional office, or independent city.
Source-backed state research
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Michigan’s Building Code governs construction, alteration, repair, use, occupancy, and related work. Enforcement may be performed by the state, county, or local unit of government, so the serving building official must be confirmed for the parcel.
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Available department pages
Ann Arbor · Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor Building, Rental and Inspection Services
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Dearborn · Wayne County
Dearborn Economic Development Building and Trade Permits
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Detroit · Wayne County
Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Flint · Genesee County
Flint Building and Safety Division
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Grand Rapids · Kent County
Grand Rapids Development Center
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Lansing · Ingham County
Lansing Building Safety
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Sterling Heights · Macomb County
Sterling Heights Office of Building
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
Warren · Macomb County
Warren Division of Buildings and Safety Engineering
Permits, inspections, zoning, and official contact information.
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