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Michigan

Commercial Permitting Overview
Michigan’s commercial building permitting is administered locally by cities, townships, and counties. The state adopts the Michigan Building Code (based on the IBC) through the Bureau of Construction Codes, but each enforcing agency administers its own plan review, permitting, and inspection processes. Detroit has its own Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department with unique urban redevelopment considerations, while suburban and rural jurisdictions have varying levels of code enforcement.
Health Department Overview
In Michigan, health department plan review for food establishments is managed by local health departments under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Plan review timelines vary by county, typically 10–20 business days. Food service operators must obtain a county health permit and pass a pre-operational inspection. The Michigan Food Law establishes minimum standards that local health departments enforce.



