Building Inspection

The Building Inspection is closed for walk-in service at this time. Please use these non-contact services: 

Specific issues can be handled by calling 734-222-3900.

Building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permit applications can be submitted by mail, fax (734-222-3930) or secure drop box (705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor). The secure drop box is a white box in front of our office building. Please make sure to reference your property address or permit number to ensure correct payment posting.

Permit pick up can be done by calling (734-222-3900) or faxing (734-222-3930) credit card payment information. After payment processing, we will call you to notify you that your permit is available in our lobby pick-up area, which is accessible Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm (705 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor).

Inspections can be scheduled using the automated phone system (734-222-3720), fax (734-222-3930) or calling our office (734-222-3900).

Inspection time frames will be handled as usual by calling inspection staff between 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 am. Here are the inspectors’ direct phone numbers:

John Hamlin - Building - (734) 222-6814

Lance Mitchell - Building - (734) 222-3887

Don Schnettler - Electrical - (734) 222-3982

Don Ratliff - Plumbing/Mechanical - (734) 222-3898

Inspectors will be wearing face coverings and observing social distancing so we will expect the same courtesy upon entering structures for inspections. Contractors/homeowners on site for inspections will be expected to be wearing face coverings.

If you need to speak to someone, please call 734-222-3900 or email [email protected] Monday-Friday from 8:30am-5pm.