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Houghton, Michigan 49931
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Building Permits
All construction in the City of Houghton requires a completed Building Permit Application as well as the proper fee (see Building Fees below). You can print the application and submit to:

City of Houghton
PO Box 606
616 Shelden Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931

Building Permit Application (PDF Format)

If you have further questions about the Building Permit Application process  please call the City of Houghton offices at 906.482.1700

 
Building Fees
Section 14-32(a). Building Permit Fees:
Total Cost of Construction Fee ($)
Less than $5,000 25.00
$5,000 to $10,000 50.00
Additions, Remodeling, Garage
(over $10,000)
100.00
New Residential Building 200.00
New Commercial Building
(less than $500,000)
300.00
New Commercial Building
($500,000 to $1,000,000)
500.00
New Commercial Building
($1,000,001 to $5,000,000)
800.00
New Commercial Building
(over $5,000,000)
1,200.00
New construction also requires a water/sewer hook-up charge which is paid with the Building Permit Application.
Water/Sewer Hook-Up Fees Fee ($)
Residential
Unmetered water usage during construction
Total Due
1,500.00
    100.00
1,600.00
Commercial
Unmetered water usage during construction
Total Due
1,600.00
    100.00
1,700.00
 
Signs
A Sign Permit must be issued prior to the installation of any signs in the City of Houghton. The Application can be printed and submitted to the following address:

City of Houghton
PO Box 606
616 Shelden Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931

Sign Permit Application (PDF Format)

The fee for a Sign Permit is $5.00 and is due when the application is submitted.

If you have further questions about Sign Permits please call the City of Houghton offices at 906.482.1700

 
Zoning
The following documents are presented in PDF format.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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