Building Department

Shelby Township Building Department's mission is to protect public safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction within the community, and, in general, to secure safety to life and property from hazards incident to the design, erection, repair, removal, demolition or occupancy of buildings, structures or premises.

Our Objectives

To obtain compliance with national, state and local construction codes through the process of permit issuance; plan review; and onsite inspections of work performed.

Our Responsibilities

The Building Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the State of Michigan Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. In addition, the Building Department administers and enforces ordinance provisions pertaining to fences, sidewalks, tree and woodland preservation, unsafe buildings and zoning.

Department Head
Tim Wood, Building Director

Upper level Municipal Building
52700 Van Dyke
Shelby Township, MI 48316-3572

Hours of Operation
8:30 am to 5:00 pm (Monday through Friday)

Phone: (586) 731-5969
Fax: (586) 803-2099

For questions to the Building Department send e-mail to: building@shelbytwp.org