Muskegon Building Permits

City of Muskegon Building Permit Information

Requirements for Obtaining Building Permits from the City of Muskegon

When to call for an inspection
Address
City of Muskegon Inspection Services
933 Terrace St.
P.O. Box 536
Muskegon, MI 49441
Phone Numbers
(231) 724-6758 (Permits)
(231) 724-6715 (General Information)
(231) 728-4371 (Fax)

Residential Structures:

(One-and Two-Family Residential with less than 3,500 square feet)

* Building Permit Application.
* Four (4) sets of plans that includes the following:
* Foundation and floor plans.
* Roof and wall section.
* Building elevations.
* Site plan.

Commercial Structures:

(Including One-and Two-Family Residential with more than 3,500 square feet)

* Building Permit or Plan Review Application.
* $150 deposit fee.
* Site plan approval letter from Planning Dept. (Not required for plan review only)
* Four (4) sets of plans and specifications, with original signature and seal of an architect or engineer registered in the state of Michigan.

Mobile and Premanufactured Homes:

* Building Permit Application.
* Minimum of two (2) sets of plans for the foundation and the method or anchoring the unit to the foundation.
* Site plan.
* For Michigan approved premanufactured units; two (2) copies of the Building System Approval and the approved plans.

Instructions for Completing Application:

Complete all applicable sections. Note: If the homeowner is doing the construction, enter “Homeowner” in the contractor information space.. The permit application must be completed by the permit applicant and signed.

When to Call for an Inspection:

Please call the building inspection Department telephone number listed on your building permit at least two (2) days prior to the time you need an inspection. A minimum of three (3) inspections are required on most structures. It is the permit holders’ responsibility to call for inspections, prior to the construction being covered.

Foundation Inspection Footing Inspection – Prior to placing concrete in piers, trenches and formwork. Foundation Inspection – Prior to backfill and after the foundation walls, waterproofing, foundation anchors and drain tile are installed.

Rough Inspection The rough inspection is to be made after the roof, all framing, firestopping, bracing, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing rough installations are in place, and before the insulation is installed.

Final Inspection The final inspection is to be made upon completion of the building or structure by all trades including, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing and before occupancy or use occurs. The Inspections listed above must be completed prior to calling for final building inspection