Contact Information
Residential Accessory Bldg Requirements401 North Lake St., Cadillac, MI 49601
Phone: (231) 779-9465
Fax: (231) 779-9110
Email: building@wexfordcounty.org
Hours: Monday-Thursday
(Closed Fridays)
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
(Closed 12:00 – 1:00 pm for lunch)
Residential Deck RequirementsBuilding Officials
(231) 779-9465
(Inspects Monday through Thursday)
Brooke Fuller: Administrative Assistant/Soil Erosion Agent
(231) 779-9465
Scott Waddell: Electrical Inspector
(231) 920-9065
(Avail. Wednesdays for inspections)
Bruce Finnerty: Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector
(231) 920-9066
(Avail. Tuesdays for inspections)
Our Coverage Area
- The Wexford County Building Department issues construction code permits (building, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits) for all areas of Wexford County except for the following:
- Cedar Creek Township and The City of Manton: Issues their own building permits
- The City of Cadillac: Issues their own building, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and SESC permits
Departments & Services
Links to Other Sites
Building Department
AS OF JANUARY 1, 2017.
PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ZONING/PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION BASED ON TOWNSHIP, CITY, OR VILLAGE.
Colfax and Henderson Township- No Zoning
Cedar Creek Township: Wendy Johnson 231-824-6543
Clam Lake Township: Cindy Warda 231-775-5401 Ext 6, (Office Tuesdays 9-1)
Haring Township: Mike Green 231-920-2029 (Office-Fridays 9-1)
Wexford Joint Planning Commission:
(Which includes Antioch, Boon, Cherry Grove, Greenwood, Hanover, Liberty, Selma, Slagle, Springville, South Branch, and Wexford Townships):
Robert Hall 231-775-1138 Ext 6 Office: Cherry Grove Township Hall 4830 E M-55 Hwy Cadillac, MI 49601; at the rear of the fire station
Office Hours: Weds. 8 am-5 pm, Thurs. 8 am-12 pm, Fri. 8 am-12 pm
Fax: 231-775-0037 Attn: Wexford Joint Planning Commission
Email: planningandzoning@wexfordjcp.org
Website: http://www.wexfordjpc.org
City of Cadillac: 231-775-0181 Ext 101 or 102
City of Manton: 231-824-3572
Village of Mesick: 231-885-1646
Village of Buckley: 231-269-3555
Village of Harrietta: 122 Davis, PO BOX 40, Harrietta, MI 48638-0040
OUR SERVICES AT A GLANCE:
- Issue Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Permits
- Conduct inspections for compliance
- 2015 Residential Code in effect February 8, 2016
- Administer and enforce the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control program for Wexford County, pursuant to Part 91 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, 1994 PA 451, as amended
Building Permit Applications
Sorry for any inconvenience, but we only accept cash or check for payment. No credit/debit cards accepted.
Building Permit Application
Building Dept Information Packet
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Residential Dwelling Specifications
Detached Garage Specifications
Residential Pole Barn Specifications
Residential Deck Requirements
Homeowners Affidavit – Required for a homeowner who intends to act as the general contractor for the purposes of building a single-family residence, even if a licensed builder is significantly involved with the construction.
Mobile Home Permit Application
Agricultural Building Exemption Request -For any building used exclusively for agricultural purposes. (Zoning permit approval is required prior to submitting)
New Address Application – For new residential, commercial, or other construction needing a physical address.
Plumbing Permit
Mechanical Permit
Electrical Permit
RES check compliance worksheet (from US Department of Energy website)
Soil Erosion And Sedimentation Control Permit Application – For earth change activity within 500 feet from a creek, lake, river, stream, or county drain or for earth changes that exceed one (1) acre.
SESC Permit Waiver – For projects within 500′ of a lake, river, or stream and either disturb less than 225 sq ft OR will be completed within 24 hours
SESC Frequently Asked Questions (from MDEQ website)