Construction Permits

The following are common permit applications for construction work in the City of East Lansing. *The applications are available as fillable PDFs and must be completed, saved and emailed with associated attachments. Homeowners and contractors can also apply for these permits online.

Construction Details and Approved Materials

Permit Fees & Deposits for Streets, Alleys and Right-of-Ways

View the latest fee schedule on the Finance Department's homepage for current permit fees and deposits for streets, alleys and right-of-ways. 

Other Building Construction Permits


For building permits related to electrical, mechanical, paving, plumbing and signs, visit Planning, Building & Development.