Lakefield Township
Permit Contact Information
Contact the Building Official for all permits: George Kipfmiller - (989) 860-5958
Building Inspector - George Kipfmiller - 598 N, Meridian Rd. P.O. Box 132, Merrill, MI, 48637 - (989) 860-5958
Electrical Inspector - Jay Wale - (989) 643-5036
Mechanical Inspector - Tom Verellen - (989) 246-4817
Plumbing Inspector - Tom Verellen - (989) 246-4817
Zoning Administrator - Jim Gray - (989) 213-9549
Assessor - Larry Fleming - (989) 643-5182 - fleminglpj@aol.com
Permit Applications
Building Permits
To obtain a building permit, the following is required:
1. Single Family Dwelling
a. Driveway permit (obtain from Saginaw Co. Road Commission
b. Septic and well permit (obtain from Saginaw Co. Health Dept.)
c. Drawing: One (1) set drawn to scale, showing -
1 - Floor plan
2 - Elevation
3 - Cross section
4 - Truss print when applicable
5 - Energy form
d. Plot plan, showing property dimensions, all existing structures, and proposed structure(s)
2. Accessory Building (garage, pole building, etc.)
a. Driveway permit (if applicable)
b. Drawing: One (1) set drawn to scale and/or truss print where applicable
c. Plot plan showing property dimensions, all existing structures, and proposed structure(s)
It is your responsibility to be aware of any deed restrictions or subdivision regulations.
A minimum of 24 hours is required for review of construction plans and zoning information before a permit can be issued.
Please click below for permit applications