COVID-19 UPDATE: All Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing permits are now being issued. The Building Division is asking that customers request an appointment if they need to see anyone in the Building/Housing Department. All Building, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical permits can also be applied for online, and inspections can be requested online as well.

For questions concerning any trades, please contact for:

Building Review - (517) 319-6803, tkerby@cityofeastlansing.com
Building Inspections - (517) 319-6921, tschultz@cityofeastlansing.com
Electrical - (517) 319-6807, bthomas@cityofeastlansing.com
Mechanical - (517) 319-6983, jhardin@cityofeastlansing.com
Plumbing - (517) 319-6816, bpenix@cityofeastlansing.com
Front Staff - (517) 319-6871/319-6810

Staff in the office will be limited, but they will be checking email/voicemail and will return messages as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

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The Building Division protects the safety of the built environment of the City through regulation of new and existing buildings, including newly constructed, altered or changed buildings. To ensure the safety of the community, the Building Division follows a permit process that allows the City to monitor and inspect projects for code compliance. The City of East Lansing currently requires projects to comply with the 2015 Michigan Residential code. **Learn about projects that do not require a permit here.**