




Fence ordinances and fence permits go together: the ordinance sets the rules (height, setbacks, which side faces out), and the permit is how your community checks your fence against them. Find your city, village or township below for its permit fee, inspections, forms and building department.
Find your community below.
Get your plot plan and draw the fence on it. Plot plans
Apply with the application, plot plans and fee. How to apply
Call MISS DIG 811 three business days before you dig. MISS DIG
Pass inspections, typically post holes and a final.
48001
Due when you apply
Includes Allenton
48002
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Casco
48064
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Harkens Island
48001
Fee: $55.00
Post-hole inspection: Yes · Final inspection: Yes
Includes North Street
48049
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Columbus
48063
Permit details: contact the building department
Includes East China
48054
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Emmett
48022
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Fort Gratiot
48059
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Anchorville, Fair Haven
48004, 48023
Fee: $40.00
Post-hole inspection: No · Final inspection: No
Includes Avoca
48006
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Smiths Creek
48074
Fee: call to confirm
48040
Fee: call to confirm
48041
Fee: $50.00 Inspection: $75.00
Post-hole inspection: Yes · Final inspection: Yes
48060
Fee: call to confirm
48079
Fee: $100.00
Includes Capac
48014
Fee: call to confirm
Includes Goodells
48079
Fee: call to confirm
48097
Permit details: contact the building department
Compiled by US FENCE PRO from community websites and our permit experience; fees, requirements and forms change, so always confirm with the building department before you apply.
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