Troy Building Inspection
Permits, forms & inspections in Troy.
Start with Troy's official permit portal, current forms library, issued-permit records, and homeowner inspection path - then carry the same project facts into bids.
Direct local answer
Troy permits start with Building Inspection.
Troy Building Inspection lists permit requirements, forms and applications, issued-permit records, and separate homeowner and contractor inspection scheduling. The office is at 500 W Big Beaver Road and lists 248-524-3300.
Official city sources reviewed August 16, 2026. Confirm the exact address, project scope, current forms, fees, trade permits, and inspection sequence directly with Troy before work begins.
Your project, your next step
Build your Troy project plan.
Choose your actual project. We’ll carry the city, project and optional quantity into the scope and bid tools.
Start with a project above, or browse all planning tools for other work.
Five example project ranges
These examples use HomeScope Guide’s current Troy planning adjustment and the example sizes shown. The adjustment is part of our educational calculator - not an official city statistic or a contractor price index.
| Example project | Planning range | Permit question |
|---|---|---|
| 240 sq. ft. deck | $8,300–$17,600 | Often required |
| 2,000 sq. ft. roof replacement | $14,000–$27,000 | Confirm locally |
| 150 linear ft. fence | $4,500–$10,000 | Varies by scope |
| 576 sq. ft. detached garage | $40,400–$84,000 | Required |
| 300 sq. ft. home addition | $61,600–$126,400 | Required |
Ranges are educational starting points. They may exclude design, engineering, permit fees, premium finishes, unexpected repairs, financing, and unusual site conditions.
Six steps to a bid-ready scope
Your Troy planning sequence
- Define the project footprint, dimensions, materials, and must-have features.
- Photograph the work area, property access, grade, utilities, and existing conditions.
- Check private deed or association restrictions separately from city requirements.
- Use the City of Troy’s official resources to identify current applications and inspection steps.
- Give every contractor the same written scope before comparing bids.
- Confirm who will obtain permits and what documents you receive at closeout.
Troy permit desk
Prepare the record before construction begins.
Troy Building Inspection
500 W Big Beaver Road · 248-524-3300
City Hall hours shown by Troy: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Permits, records, and inspections
Troy’s portal links permit requirements, forms, issued-permit records, homeowner and contractor inspection scheduling, and BS&A Online.
Open Troy’s official portal ↗Choose the current application
Start with Troy’s maintained forms library and match the form to the exact project and applicant.
- Identify the permit requirement for the exact project.
- Open the current application or project guideline in Troy’s forms library.
- Separate building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical responsibilities.
- Confirm whether the homeowner or contractor will submit each item.
Plan inspections before work starts
Use the correct homeowner or contractor request path and do not cover work prematurely.
- Use Troy’s homeowner or contractor inspection schedule.
- Confirm rough inspections before work is concealed.
- Record inspection dates, results, and correction items.
- Check final status before the last contractor payment.
Build a reusable project record
Keep the submission, issued permits, inspections, and closeout approvals together.
- Project address, owner, and contractor information.
- Dimensioned plans or scope drawings.
- Site or plot information when the footprint changes.
- Trade details, product information, and final approvals.
Bid preparation
What to put in a bid request
- Project address and a concise description of the goal
- Approximate dimensions, photos, and a simple sketch
- Preferred materials, finishes, colors, and product allowances
- Demolition, disposal, access, and landscape-protection expectations
- Responsibility for plans, permits, inspections, and engineering
- Desired schedule, payment milestones, warranty, and closeout documents
Plan the same project end to end
Turn permit research into a clear contractor request.
Keep the city requirements, project assumptions, and bid questions connected instead of rebuilding the project from memory at every step.
Primary sources
Verify directly with Troy.
Compare your own scope