Zoning

Building permits

You must call SCMCCI before starting a project! To get zoning, building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing applications for permits, inspections or to ask questions, please contact:

South Central Michigan Construction Code Inspections

Department of Building and Zoning
(888) 249-7077 or (269) 729-5355

Office hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm.  Closed Noon – 12:30 pm for lunch.

Permits are obtainable at scmcci.org

The office is located at:
113 S Capital Ave
Athens, MI 49011

Mailing address:
P.O. Box 509
Athens, MI 49011

Fax # (269) 729-5359

Debit cards are accepted.

Inspections

Call (877) 223-2292

SCMCCI 2025 Office Closures:

Monday, February 17, 2025 - Presidents Day
Friday, April 18, 2025 - Good Friday
Monday, May 26, 2025 - Memorial Day
Thursday/Friday, July 4, 2025 - Independence Day
Monday, September 1, 2025 - Labor Day
Monday, October 13, 2025 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day
Thursday/Friday, November 27 & 28, 2025 - Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday, December 24, 25 & 26, 2025 - Christmas
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - New Year's Eve &
Thursday/Friday, January 1 & 2, 2026 - New Year's