Compare official departments, application systems, inspection guidance, common documents, and project starting points across twelve Michigan communities.
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Washtenaw County
Ann Arbor
Building and Rental Services / Planning and Development
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
New building, trade, zoning, and planning applications are managed online through STREAM; A2Trak holds older permit history.
Inspections are requested and managed through STREAM. The city publishes scheduling cutoffs, presence requirements for occupied properties, inspection hours, and assigned inspector contacts; exact inspection types follow the approved permit.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Building and Rental Services / Planning and Development.
Oakland County
Birmingham
City of Birmingham Building Department
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
The city links online permit applications, printable forms, account instructions, and inspection requests.
Birmingham states that inspections occur at periodic stages of permitted work. Use the city-linked BS&A inspection request path. Confirm rough inspection approval before covering structural or trade work.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with City of Birmingham Building Department.
Canton provides online inspection scheduling. The township notes that plan reviews may take up to 15 business days. HOA approval is separate from township permitting and remains the owner/applicant’s responsibility.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Canton Building & Inspection Services.
Contractors need a login tied to the permit for online scheduling. The calendar reflects current inspector availability and prevents overbooking. The system sends a confirmation email to the designated contacts.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Ferndale Community & Economic Development.
Wayne County
Livonia
Livonia Inspection Department
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
Homeowner and contractor instructions for applications, payments, history, and inspections.
Requests verified before 3:30 p.m. are generally scheduled for the next business day. Contact the inspector between 8:30 and 9 a.m. on inspection day for an AM or PM window. The residential application warns that permits can be cancelled after six months without a requested and conducted inspection.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Livonia Inspection Department.
Oakland County
Novi
Community Development – Building
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
Novi publishes residential permit forms and uses BS&A Online for permit applications, payments, inspection requests, and history.
Homeowners and contractors can request inspections online through Novi’s BS&A portal. The exact rough, site, trade, and final sequence should be taken from the approved permit and confirmed before concealment.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Community Development – Building.
Oakland County
Rochester Hills
Building, Ordinance and Facilities
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
The city uses a digital building-permit process with online applications through BS&A and city residential requirement documents.
The department administers permit and inspection activity, but homeowners should use the approved permit documents or contact the department for the exact project sequence before concrete or concealed work.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Building, Ordinance and Facilities.
Oakland County
Royal Oak
Building Inspection
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
Online permit applications, fee payment, and inspection requests are offered through the city’s linked AccessMyGov service.
Royal Oak directs users to create an online account for permits and inspections and request a PIN from Building Inspection. Confirm the project’s structural and trade inspection sequence with the city or assigned inspector.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Building Inspection.
Macomb County
Shelby Township
Building Department
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
The township publishes downloadable and online applications, fee schedules, project procedures, inspection requests, and supporting worksheets in one department library.
Shelby Township publishes an Order of Inspections resource, required-inspection guidance, scheduling information, and project-specific outlines. Use the exact project outline and approved permit documents.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Building Department.
Macomb County
Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights Office of Building
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
Official department page with applications, FAQs, property permit search, and inspection access.
The city states that inspection fees are included in the permit fee. Current building applications direct applicants to schedule inspections online. Search permit information by property address or parcel number through the city-linked system.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Sterling Heights Office of Building.
Oakland County
Troy
Building Inspection
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
City forms and online services; confirm the current submission method for the selected permit.
Troy’s Building Inspection navigation provides separate contractor and homeowner inspection-scheduling links plus inspection call numbers. Use the permit record to confirm the required inspection order before concealment.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with Building Inspection.
Macomb County
Warren
City of Warren Building Division
Last source checkJuly 30, 2026
Applications
Online homeowner and contractor permit applications, inspection scheduling, forms, and fee schedules.
Warren publishes separate homeowner and contractor scheduling links. Building services covers permits, inspections, zoning, city certifications, and certificates of occupancy. Confirm the required inspection sequence for the exact permit before concealment.
Sources checked July 30, 2026. Links and summaries are provided as starting points; confirm current requirements, forms, fees, and inspection order directly with City of Warren Building Division.
How to use this directory
Research first. Confirm before work.
Filter by city and project.Use the record to find the responsible department and likely document path.
Open the official source.Requirements and forms can change after our verification date.
Ask for the exact inspection sequence.Never conceal work until the required inspection is approved.
Put responsibilities in the contract.Name who applies, pays, schedules, corrects, and closes each permit.
Important: HomeScope Guide is not a government agency. This directory summarizes official starting points and does not determine whether a permit is required. The municipality controls current requirements for the exact property and project.