The fee for Building, Electrical and Mechanical Permit Applications is $30.00.
The fee for Zoning Permit Applications is $50.00.

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APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED  OUT AND SIGNED OR A PERMIT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

*Plan reviews and inspection fees not included, expect additional fees for these items.

New residence and remodeling of 50% or more of an existing residence must have their permits from the Jackson County Health Department before any Building Permits will be issued by the Township.  If the construction is within 500 feet of water or wet lands, a soil erosion and sediment control permit must be obtained.  To obtain these permits the applications can be found at www.co.jackson.mi.us/hd under environmental health.

Contractors:

When mailing or faxing in applications, please make sure you also include:

1.) Your Drivers License

2.) Contractor's License

3.) Insurance

• The fee for Building, Electrical and Mechanical Permit Applications is $30.00, 
• The fee for Trade Inspections are $70.00 /per inspection
• The fee for re-inspection is $65.00
• The fee for Zoning Permit Applications is $50.00
• Application FEE for all permits is $30
• Inspections are $70 each

• When a permit expires, a call is made to the permit holder reminding them their permit is still open and needs to be completed within the next month if possible.  If there is no response from the initial phone call, a letter is sent to the permit holder explaining the situation and asking them to contact the Building Department to update them on the project.  If the project is not finished within the month, the permit holder is asked to renew the permit for another year.
• If no progress has been made on the project, the Building Inspector makes a commendation if the permit should be cancelled or not.
• This policy applies to all permits, including plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.
• A record of all expired permits are kept in an excel spreadsheet listing all contact including dates and responses.

• A letter will be sent when a temporary permit expires requesting that a final inspection must be made, and approved, or written notice sent to the building department with request for a 30 day extension. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.

• A letter will be sent stating they are illegally occupying the structure. They will be given 10 days to either final the project or to vacate the structure. At the end of 10 days if no action has been taken, a citation through the Zoning Enforcement Office is to be issued. A copy of this policy will accompany all correspondence.
• This policy was approved at a regular board meeting held at the Waterloo Township Hall located on Mt. Hope Rd. , Munith, Michigan , on September 24, 2019.