Building Department & Soil Erosion Sediment Control Office

Arenac County Building Department
Soil Erosion / Sedimentation Control Office

Phone: 989-846-9791 Fax: 989-846-9188

Winter Office Hours: (Jan 1-March 31) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-4:30pm **Summer / Fall Office Hours: (Apr 1-Dec 31) Monday, 9am-Noon, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am-4:30pm. * see any vacation schedule exceptions below:**

Theresa Irving, Dept. Clerk

E-mail: tirving@arenaccountygov.com

This department issues permits for residential & commercial construction for units within our jurisdiction according to the Stille-DeRossett Hale Single State Construction Code Act as well as all permits under the Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Act.

Proposed Soil Erosion Ordinance: FINAL DRAFT.pdf

PLEASE REVIEW JURISDICTION LIST BELOW PRIOR TO MAKING APPLICATION WITH THIS OFFICE.

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED; ALL REGISTRATION FEES & PERMIT FEES MUST ACCOMPANY APPLICATIONS EITHER BY MAIL OR IN PERSON (check, cash or money order only-permits will not be issued until all requirements are met).

When calling to schedule for an inspection, please call the office and have your permit number, site location address and access instructions for the inspector; in certain instances the inspector will need interior access of the home and / or structure.

Jurisdiction List
Inspectors and Zoning Officials List
Contractor Registration Form
Permit Extension Request & Reply
Building permit application instruction sheet (incomplete applications will delay the issuance of your permit)
Building permit application
Electrical permit application
Mechanical permit application
Plumbing permit application
L P Tank permit application
Soil Erosion & Sediment Control permit application (all of Arenac County is under the jurisdiction of this office)

Use the links above to locate the specific information you may need. Since all projects are unique in nature please use this information as a guide to assist you in obtaining the required permits for your individual needs. If you have questions or require additional information please contact the department via phone, e-mail or in person. We are happy to assist you in the progress of your project; our inspectors are available at your convenience. You will find their individual phone numbers at the "Inspectors and Zoning Officials List" link above or listed at the bottom of this page.

In order to process your request any or all of the following information may be required.

Tax identification number for the particular parcel where work is to be performed; this applies not only for building permits, but also for electrical, mechanical, plumbing & soil erosion. The number can be found either on a tax bill or by visiting the link “Property Assessments and Taxes” from the Equalization Department page off this website.
Land Use / Zoning Approval from your planning commission / zoning administrator.
Foundation drawings, floor plan and cross section detail drawings of any structure.
Copy of Septic / Water Well evaluation from the Central Michigan District Health Department if new construction, addition of bedrooms, replacement of mobile or modular homes.

New homes, Additions, Porches, Decks (attached or unattached), Swimming Pools, Garages, Carports, Storage Sheds, Pole Barns, Lean-to and even Demolitions are just a few examples of the projects subject to the Michigan Residential Code. Call & speak to our Building Inspector before starting any project to see if you will need a permit. 989-846-9791.