Building Permits Requirements Bryan Stein - Building Inspector Each project is special and therefore different requirements may be needed before a permit can be issued. The following requirements are to be used as a guide to assist you in as you obtain all of the proper permits for your construction project. After reading through the following list if you have any questions please feel free to contact our office.

In addition to an application for a building permit, you will be required to supply this department with additional information, specific to your project. This information may include: A septic tank permit if you are adding bedrooms, or building the first building on a parcel of land.  A driveway permit, or approval of your existing driveway if your property borders a county road. A floor plan, and a cross section of the structure is required for nearly all permits. A site plan, showing the new construction, and dimensions to all lot lines. There may be other requirements as well. Please contact the office for more information on requirements.

Building Forms Residential Bldg Permit Application Electrical Permit Application Plumbing Permit Application Mechanical Permit Application Soil Erosion Application Homeowner Affidavit Commercial Bldg Permit Application Contractor Registration Change of Use Construction Board of Appeals (CBA) CBA Application CBA Instructions

Debit/Credit Cards   The Ogemaw County Building and Zoning Office now accepts credit card payments, for permits, through a service provided by Government Payment Systems.   To pay by debit/credit card, you must call 888-604-7888 or log onto www.governmentpayment.com  (This will direct you to the GPS website). The following information is needed when making a payment: Amount for permit. Pay Location Code: 5958 Property Identification, i.e. property address, property owner. Tax ID number preferred. A valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover Please note: When charging your credit card, GPS will add a service fee to the payment amount due. If you have any questions please call 1-888-604-7888. (Live operators are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to help you!)