FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Kalkaska County Construction Codes web site. Here we provide
answers to the most commonly asked questions about the building
permit process.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER PERMITS I WILL NEED?: You must have Zoning, Septic
and Water Well permits - approved and issued - before you can
receive a building permit. Copies of approved Zoning, Septic and
Water Well permits must accompany your building application when it is
submitted to us for review.
WHERE DO I GET ZONING, SEPTIC AND WATER WELL PERMITS?: Information
on where to obtain these other permits can be found back on the
link: "Checklist of Requirements for Permit Issuance". There
you will find a list of contact numbers for these other agencies.
NUMBER OF PLAN COPIES WE REQUIRE:
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (LESS THAN 3500 SQ. FT.) You will need to
submit 2 sets of complete plans for residential construction.
It is not necessary that these plans be sealed.
RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION (GREATER THAN 3500 SQ. FT.) You will need
to submit 2 complete sets of SEALED plans for residential construction of
greater than 3500 sq. feet.
COMMERCIAL and INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION: You will need to submit 3
complete sets of SEALED plans for Commercial and Industrial construction,
regardless of project size.
WHAT IS THE JOB STREET ADDRESS?: The job street address is the address
of the work site, itself.
WHAT IS THE MAILING ADDRESS?: The mailing address is where you
receive your mail. (So it may or may not be the job street address, which is
the address of the work site.) Just remember - mailing address is where you
pick up your mail; job street address is the address of the work site.
WHERE IS THE FEE INFORMATION?: There isn't any permit fee
information on this web site. Fees are calculated once you submit your
plans to the Construction Codes office.
PAYMENT: We accept these forms of payment: cash, personal or
business checks, credit cards, debit cards, and money orders. The link for the pay from home option is Permit Fees - Online - Kalkaska County (govpros.us)