Mason County Building Department

Building Permits are issued from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:15 p.m. On Fridays, permits are not issued after 3:45 p.m.
Cash, check, and money orders are accepted.
For information on permit fees, please call (231) 757-9345.

OBTAINING PERMITS: Building permit applications can be issued in the office at 102 E. 5th Street in Scottville or may be obtained by downloading a building permit application. Building permit applications handled through the mail require an additional $25 administrative fee. Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits can be downloaded and returned by mail (no mail-in fee) with an original signature or can be obtained at the office. Permits cannot be completed online at this time.

CITY OF LUDINGTON OR PERE MARQUETTE RESIDENT?: This department handles Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing permits for all of Mason County. The Building Inspector for the City of Ludington can be reached at (231) 843-2956. The Building Inspector for Pere Marquette Charter Township can be reached at (231) 845-1277.

MORE INFORMATION:

What permits do I need before I can get a Building Permit? You will need 1) floor plan, 2) cross section/structural plan, and other items found on the Building Permit Checklist.