Permits and Forms

The Department has updated all permit applications, which are now interactive PDFs under “Building and Construction Permits” below. Please fill them out before printing and submitting. Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permit Applications require a fee, calculated on page 2. If you’ve saved old applications, please discard them and download the new ones. From January 31, 2024, only these revised applications will be accepted. Please contact the Building Department with any questions.
 
When submitting electrical, mechanical and plumbing permit applications, please be sure to include the required fees.

 


2020 BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE

Submit building permit applications with TWO sets of plans. Fees are determined after a review of the plans.


Energy Code Compliance

   • Insulation Certificate 2015 Michigan Energy Code
   • Blower Door Test Report Criteria
   • Blower Door Test Report


Building and Construction Permits

   • Building Permit Application
   • Electrical Permit Application
   • Mechanical Permit Application
   • Plumbing Permit Application
   • 2024 – 2026 Licensee Registration Application
   • Plan Review Only Application
   • Fire Protection and Fire Alarm System Plan Review Application


Permit Issuing Agencies

There are certain areas in which the Emmet County Building Construction Resources Department does not issue building permits, but may issue a sub-trade permit. Please read the Emmet County Permit Issuing Agencies list carefully to determine which jurisdiction you may be in and who to contact for permits.


Required Inspection Document

According to Section 113.2 of the state building code, the permit holder is required to notify the Emmet County Building Construction Resources Department office when any portion of the work is ready for inspection, the Required Inspection Document will list all inspection types and in what stage of construction an inspection should be called for.


 

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