We no longer have a secretary so the best time to see us at the office would be:
Hours: 8:00am – 10:00am or 2:30pm – 4:30pm Monday – Friday
The inspectors are available for phone calls most days between the hours of 8:00am – 10:00am or 2:30pm – 4:30 p.m.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact them during these hours.
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5919
Applications are available outside the door of the Building and Zoning office
Completed Applications and Payment (Checks only) may be left in the drop box
The Building & Zoning Department issues all construction related permits for all of Ogemaw County and performs all inspections. In addition to construction permits, this department enforces the Zoning Ordinance throughout the county, except within the borders of: the city of West Branch, West Branch Township, and Edwards Township. For more information on Zoning and Zoning Ordinance Enforcement, simply look to our Zoning/Planning Department page.
Please call to obtain the proper fee for your project and more details on the new requirements.
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
additional requirements.
Building Permits
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.
Roofing/Siding Permits
As of October 1, 2011, roofing & siding permits are required within Ogemaw County. If you
have any questions regarding roofing and/or siding permits please contact the Building Inspector.
Click on the links below for the appropriate form.
Residential Building Permit Application
Residential Demolition Permit
Commercial Building Permit
Contractor Registration
Homeowner Affidavit
Change of Use
Building Zoning Permit
Electrical Permits
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5919
Currently, the 2006 Michigan Electrical Code is in effect. Please contact this office between 8:00
and 9:00 a.m. or between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. If you have questions regarding the application, or
would like to speak with the inspector. We require at least 24 hour notice for all inspection
requests, and generally are able to inspect the next working day.
Click on the link below for the Electrical Permit Application.
Mechanical Permit Application
Mechanical Permits
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5919
Currently, the 2006 Michigan Electrical Code is in effect. Please contact this office between 8:00
and 9:00 a.m. or between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. If you have questions regarding the application, or
would like to speak with the inspector. We require at least 24 hour notice for all inspection
requests, and generally are able to inspect the next working day.
Click on the link below for the Mechanical Permit Application.
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permits
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5919
Click on the link below for the Plumbing Permit Application.
Plumbing Permit Application
Soil Erosion
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5919
We currently issue Soil Erosion Permits throughout Ogemaw County. If you are disturbing more
than 1 acre of land, or are disturbing soil within 500 feet of any designated lake, stream, or
natural wetlands, a Soil Erosion Permit is required. For more details you may call our office and
speak with Glenda, about permit requirements, or Greg, pertaining to inspection requirements.
Click on the link below for the Soil Erosion Permit Application.
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The Construction Board of Appeals
Phone: 989-345-3370
Fax: 989-345-5917
Meetings are as requested.
Functions
The Construction Board of Appeals is a state mandated board. Members are appointed by the
Chairperson of the County Board of Commissioners.
Anyone who disagrees with a decision made by the Building Department regarding construction
codes has the right to appeal the decision to this board. The board listens to the facts regarding
the issue, and makes a decision. If a person disagrees with the local Board of Appeals, they may
then appeal to the State Construction Board of Appeals.
The local Construction Board of Appeals cannot make decisions so broad as to effectively
make an exception to the code, and cannot allow any exceptions to the “barrier free” or
“handicap” code requirements.
Click on the links below for the appropriate form.
Construction Board of Appeals (CBA)
CBA Application
CBA Instructions
The Ogemaw County Building and Zoning Office now accepts credit card payments for permits
through a service provided by GovPayNet.
The following information is needed when making a payment:
1. Amount for permit.
2. Pay Location Code: 5958
3. Property Identification, i.e. property address, property owner. Tax ID number preferred.
4. A valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover
To pay by debit/credit card, you must call 888-604-7888 or log onto www.GovPayNow.com
(This will direct you to the GovPayNet website).
Please note: When charging your credit card, GovPayNet 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!)