Building and Trade Permits

All permit applications are available online under resources. You may need to click on additional resources to find the application you need.

You can submit permits in person, by mail, by email, or online through the City BS&A portal. An email with an invoice will follow any permit requests, which can be paid at the Online Payment Building Department website.

Permit and Tax Information for properties in the City of Marshall

(Log in by checking the "anonymous" box and on the next screen, type in the Marshall City address.)

Overview

The Department of Building Safety enforces the Michigan Building Codes as adopted by the State of Michigan as they pertain to all construction and alterations projects within the City. This department also enforces compliance with all local ordinances to ensure health, safety and welfare such as property maintenance complaints.

Inspections

The City of Marshall has a full time building official / inspector and has subcontracted inspectors to complete inspections for plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits. City inspectors are:

• Casey Hall, Electrical Inspector
• Chris MacFarland, McKenna Associates, Mechanical Inspector
• Randy Bushee, Plumbing Inspector
• Bryan Powers, Building Official and Inspector
• Daniel Hubbert, Building Inspector

To schedule a Building, Electrical, Plumbing, or Mechanical Inspections, please call the building department at: 269-781-3985 or Email Inspections. Some inspections can be scheduled online through the City BS&A portal.

For your convenience, building permit invoices can be paid online. You will need your permit information to be able to make a payment. There is the option for an online check or you can use a credit or debit card. Please note that all card type payments will incur a 3% processing fee.