Are there city, county and township licensing requirements?
A. The license number of a contractor or remodeler must be placed on all building permits and building permit applications made to or issued by the state or a political subdivision (such as a city or county). In jurisdictions that have not adopted the State Building Code, the license number must be placed on the site plan review or zoning permit. A political subdivision shall not issue a building permit or zoning permit to an unlicensed residential building contractor or residential remodeler who is required to be licensed. The political subdivision is required to report any such person applying for a building permit or zoning permit to the Department of Labor and Industry, which may take action against the unlicensed contractor or remodeler. A local government unit may charge for building permits and other costs not directly related to licensure. In addition, a local government unit may impose a surcharge in an amount no greater than $5 on each permit for the purpose of license verifi
