Apply for a Commercial Mechanical Permit

If you are a Mechanical Contractor who will be performing work that requires a Mechanical Permit under the Michigan Mechanical Code or Michigan Residential Code, you need to apply for a permit to ensure the work is completed properly.

If you're a homeowner, you may apply for a Mechanical Permit for your primary residence at the Development Center. Click the “In Person” tab below. 

Online Form

Step 1.Review the Requirements 

  • Identify the quantity and type of all mechanical equipment to be installed 
  • Obtain contact information for the jobsite contact person
  • Be ready to prove your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier

Step 2.Have your credit/debit card ready

Step 3.Apply online

Apply Online in English

Step 4.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

  • Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
  • When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Paper Form

Step 1.Review the requirements

  • Identify the quantity and type of all mechanical equipment to be installed 
  • Obtain contact information for the jobsite contact person
  • Be ready to prove your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier 

Step 2.Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 3.Submit your completed application to our office

We accept printed mechanical permit applications by mail or in person for mechanical contractors only. We can't accept emailed, or faxed mechanical permit applications. If you're a homeowner, visit our office to submit or complete the application. You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

If you're mailing your application, payment must be by check. If you're submitting in person, you can pay with cash, check, money order or credit/debit. 

Step 4.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

  • Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
  • When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Phone

Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to apply for your Mechanical Permit Application. We don't take applications over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to get your application approved.

In Person

Step 1.Review the requirements

  • Identify the quantity and type of all mechanical equipment to be installed 
  • Obtain contact information for the jobsite contact person
  • Be ready to prove your company's federal employer ID number, MESC employer number, and workers compensation insurance carrier 

Step 2.Complete the application

Download, print, and fill out the printed application

Download the Application in English

Download the Application in Spanish

Step 3.Submit your completed application to our office

We accept printed mechanical permit applications by mail or in person for mechanical contractors only. We can't accept emailed, or faxed mechanical permit applications. If you're a homeowner, visit our office to submit or complete the application. You can find our address in the Contact Us section of this page.

If you're mailing your application, payment must be by check. If you're submitting in person, you can pay with cash, check, money order or credit/debit. 

Step 4.Review

Expect an email from us confirming receipt of your application.

  • Revisions may be needed if anything is missing or incorrect
  • When approved, we'll send your permit by email

Contact Us

Phone

616-456-4100

Fax

616-456-4088

Email

devcenter@grcity.us

Location

Development Center
1120 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids
49503
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