Building, Trade & Zoning Permits

The City of Portland has contracted Municipal Inspection Services in Grand Ledge to supply trained, State certified building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing inspectors and permit administration. Municipal Inspection Services can be reached at 517-622-8822.
  1. Building Permit
  2. Electrical Permit Application
  3. Mechanical Permit Application
  4. Plumbing Permit Application

Miscellaneous Permits - Administered by the City of Portland

  1. Fence Permit App - A Moratorium on Fence/Wall Permits is in Place through December 1, 2023
  2. Right-of-Way Permit

Zoning Map


Zoning Map (PDF)

Zoning Permits - Administered by the City of Portland

  1. Application for Zoning Variance
  2. Application for Zoning Amendment
  3. Special Land Use Permit Application
  4. Site Plan Review
  5. Sign Permit
  6. Land Division/Transfer/Combination Application