BUILDING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Allen (Al) E. Derocher, Administrator
Ogemaw County Building and Zoning
806 W Houghton Avenue Room 107
West Branch, Michigan 48661
989-345-3370 Phone
989-345-5919 Fax
buildingdept@ogemawcountymi.gov
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*****UPDATE INSPECTION FEES HAVE INCREASED******
Please call to obtain the proper fee for your project.
Al Derocher is a Licensed Residential Builder, a State Registered Code Official, Building Inspector, and Plan Reviewer, a D.E.Q. Certified Soil Erosion Inspector, a M.S.U. Citizen Planner "Master Planner", a member of the Michigan Association of Planners, and a member of the Northern Michigan Code Officials Association.
As Administrator, Al Derocher is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, including supervision of five full-time and one part-time employee.
The Building & Zoning Department issues all construction related permits, for all of Ogemaw County, including:
and performs all inspections. In addition to construction permits, this department enforces the Zoning Ordinance throughout the county, except within the borders of: the city of West Branch, West Branch Township, and Edwards Township. For more information on Zoning and Zoning Ordinance Enforcement, simply look to our Zoning/Planning Department page. |
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Debit/Credit Cards
The Ogemaw County Building and Zoning Office now accepts credit card payments for permits through a service provided by Government Payment Systems.
To pay by debit/credit card, you must call 888-604-7888 or log onto www.governmentpayment.com (This will direct you to the GPS website).
The following information is needed when making a payment:
- Amount for permit.
- Pay Location Code: 5958
- Property Identification, i.e. property address, property owner. Tax ID number preferred.
- A valid MasterCard, Visa, American Express or Discover
Please note: When charging your credit card, GPS will add a service fee
to the payment amount due. If you have any questions please call 1-888-604-7888. (Live operators are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week to help you!) |
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