Call (517) 546-3830 to get started.

The Inspection Request Line is an automated system. Call today to schedule or cancel an inspection or request permit information.

  • Request inspections as early as the next available day.
  • Please Note: Inspections scheduled for work that is not ready may be charged re-inspection fees.

Schedule An Inspection

Inspections can be scheduled until midnight. We are currently scheduling inspections for the next 24 hours and further out.

  1. Call (517) 546-3830.
  2. Press 1 to schedule an inspection.
  3. If your permit starts with:
    • BLD – Press 1
    • ELE – Press 2
    • MEC – Press 3
    • PLM – Press 4
    • COD – Press 5
  4. Enter the number portion of the permit number, followed by the # key.
  5. Enter the three digit inspection code from the Inspection Codes list.
  6. Listen while your entry is repeated back to you. If there are any problems, you will be given further information.
  7. You will be given a confirmation number. Record your confirmation number and transactions, in case you need them for future reference.

Please Note: You can always schedule an inspection online.

Cancel An Inspection

All cancellations must be made before 5 a.m. Inspections scheduled for work that is not ready may be charged re-inspection fees.

  1. Call (517) 546-3830.
  2. Press 2 to cancel an inspection.
  3. If your permit starts with:
    • BLD – Press 1
    • ELE – Press 2
    • MEC – Press 3
    • PLM – Press 4
    • COD – Press 5
  4. Enter the number portion of the permit number followed by the # key.
  5. Enter the three digit inspection code from the Inspection Codes list.
  6. Listen while your entry is repeated back to you. If there are any problems, you will be given further information.
  7. You will be given a confirmation number. Record your confirmation number and transactions, in case you need them for future reference.

Please Note: You can also cancel an inspection online

Get Inspection Results

Inspection results are posted the day after the inspection. The results may not be available for 24 hours after the inspection.

  1. Call (517) 546-3830.
  2. Press 3 for inspection results.
  3. If your permit starts with:
    • BLD – Press 1
    • ELE – Press 2
    • MEC – Press 3
    • PLM – Press 4
    • COD – Press 5
  4. Enter the number portion of the permit number followed by the # key.
  5. Enter the three digit inspection code from the Inspection Codes list.
  6. Listen while your entry is repeated back to you. If there are any problems, you will be given further information.
  7. You will be given your inspection results.

Please Note: Using the Automated Inspection Line will either tell you of your inspection was approved or disapproved. For more details, view your inspection results online

Building Department
Jenny Nash, Livingston County Treasurer

Jim Rowell
Building Official

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Phone

(517) 546-3240

Location

2300 E Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed County Holidays

Inspection Request Line

(517) 546-3830
Instructions

Fax

(517) 546-7461