Construction
in the City
of Houghton
requires a
completed
Building
Permit
Application
as well as
payment of
the proper
fee (see
Building
Fees below).
Permits are
required for
all new
residential
and
commercial
construction,
additions
and fences.
Permits are
also require
for
demolition
of
structures.
You can
print the
application
and submit
to:
City of
Houghton
PO Box
606
616
Shelden
Avenue
Houghton,
MI 49931
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 $5,000,000)
1,200.00
Other
Fee ($)
Fence
Permit
5.00
Demolition Permit
25.00
Site Plan Review:
Site Plan Review by the Houghton Planning
Commission is required for certain buildings and projects. The Planning
Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Special meetings can
be held if necessary. There is no fee for a site plan review and a building
permit may still be necessary. Following is a list of projects that require
a site plan review prior to construction:
An apartment building containing three
(3) or more dwelling units.
More than one multiple-family building
on a lot, parcel or tract of land, or combination of lots under single
ownership.
Mobile Home Park
Subdivision consisting of four or more
dwellings.
Any commercial, office, industrial,
business, recreational or institutional structures/uses including any
change in exterior material, landscaping, parking and new additions to
buildings
All other uses requiring site plan
review and approval as required by this Ordinance
Any earthwork greater than 40,000 sf
Site Plan Review is contained in the City of
Houghton Zoning Ordinance beginning with section 98-202. (See PDF below). If
you have any further questions, please contact the City Manager at 482-1700.
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
Each Additional Meter
1,900.00
100.00
Commercial
Each Additional Meter
2,000.00
100.00
Road Right-of-Way Permit (Commercial)
The City of Houghton requires a permit for
all commercial work done on the road right-of-way.
The application
must be filled out and submitted along with the $50 fee.
City of
Houghton
PO Box 606
616 Shelden Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
All permits must be approved by the Director
of Public Works before they are
issued. Work on the right-of-way cannot start without the approved
permit. If you have any questions, you can contact the Director of Public
Works at 482-1700 or
publicworks@cityofhoughton.com
Driveway Permit: (Residential)
All residential driveways and retaining
walls require a residential driveway permit. The application must be
filled out and submitted along with the $15 fee.
City of
Houghton
PO Box 606
616 Shelden Avenue
Houghton, MI 49931
All permits must
be approved by the City Manager. If you have further questions about the
driveway permit, you can e-mail
citymanager@cityofhoughton.com.
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
