Building Official Roland Suess
buildingdepartment@cascostclair.com
Brenda Loper – administrative@cascostclair.com (586) 727-7524 ext. 107
Katie McCall – kmccall@cascostclair.com (586) 727-7524 ext. 108
You can now pay for permits online! Please note, you must first submit an application to the building department at (buildingdepartment@cascostclair.com).
Applications can be found at the bottom of this page. Once the application is approved and fees are calculated, you will receive an email invoice with the amounts due and a link to pay for your permit online. Once payment is received, the building clerks will process the payment and email the permit when complete. Service fees apply.
https://bsaonline.com/OnlinePayment/OnlinePaymentSearch/?PaymentApplicationType=7&uid=1785
*The online payment feature only applies to Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits. Building permits must be submitted directly to the building department and a review must be conducted before fees are calculated. BONDS CAN NOT BE PAID WITH A DEBIT/CREDIT CARD. CHECK ONLY.*
For Construction/Demotions begun without obtaining a building permit – $75.00 fee in addition to all applicable fees per building permit fee schedule.
For permits with requested extensions prior to permit expiration – $75.00 fee with extensions at Building Official discretion; and no administration fee applicable.
For expired permits with no extensions – $75.00 fee in addition to any fees for inspections not conducted under the original date of issuance, and no administration fee is applicable.”
Casco Township is a zoned community requiring building permits. Applications to build are available in the office during regular business hours. The typical permits issued are for barns, homes, garages, additions, decks, and ponds. Pools over 24 inches in depth require permits. This includes above-ground and in-ground pools. Decks and barriers are required to provide safety for pools. Refer to the Zoning Ordinance for site and use requirements.
The State Building Code requirements also apply to buildings and structures (except Agriculturally exempt). The Township Board adopted the State of Michigan Building Codes and we must follow the States rules and guidelines. Our building inspectors are required to inspect buildings to meet the State Code and enforce the guidelines set forth in the Code. In addition to building permits check with the Township to see if mechanical, electrical, or plumbing permits are required for the project you are doing. Applications for plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits are available at the Township office and online.
The Building Department tries very hard to help residents get going on their projects but delays sometimes can happen. Any delays are usually because the proper building plans and site plan drawings are not submitted. Delays can also be due to a lack of detail needed for the plan review. The Township encourages you to get the building packets early on and read them thoroughly.
Inspections for any structure are to be called into the Township office during regular business hours. An inspection request is written up and given to the inspector. If you are not ready for the inspection when you requested it, a re-inspection fee will be charged if you are not ready at the time you requested.
Electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit holders must contact the inspector directly to schedule an inspection. Phone numbers for the inspectors are at the bottom of the permit.
