The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Permits
Phone: 517-241-9313
Fax: 517-241-0130
E-Mail: bccpermits@michigan.gov
* The Inspections Division is responsible for issuing boiler, building, electrical, elevator, mechanical, and plumbing permits. Permits can be checked and obtained expeditiously online at: https://aca-prod.accela.com/lara/. Additionally, permits can be obtained via mail; however, applying by mail may cause delays in the applications process.
Requests for permit lists can be submitted to LARA FOIA.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON HIRING A CONTRACTOR!!