Building Permits

Lyndon Township, along with Sylvan, Dexter, Lima, and Sharon Townships and the City of Chelsea participate in the Chelsea Area Construction Agency . All building permits (construction, electrical, plumbing,  mechanical and soil erosion) are issued through this agency, rather than Washtenaw County. Building Permits are required for all building regardless of use and number of acres owned.  This includes such home improvements as plumbing, electrical, mechanical (heating and air conditioning), decks, swimming pools, siding, roofing, replacement windows and out buildings.  This agency will also perform required inspections of the work.

The Chelsea Area Construction Agency  is in the basement of the New Sylvan Town Hall on Old U.S. 12 at I-94.  The phone number is (734)475-4420.

Note: Also see Zoning Permit.  Prior to obtaining a Building Permit, you must first obtain a Zoning Permit from the Lyndon Township Hall for all work with the exception of  jobs that are only electrical, plumbing and/or mechanical.

Failure to obtain a permit may result in penalties  and possible rework of the job. 

Zoning Permits

Zoning permits are required for all building, regardless of use and number of acres owned. This includes such home improvements as siding, roofing, replacement windows, decks, swimming pools, storage sheds and out buildings. Permits may be obtained from the Ordinance Officer. For further information contact Merritt Honbaum at (734)475-2401 on Tuesday or Thursday morning between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. To speed the process please fill out a Zoning Permit Worksheet available on this web site or from the Lyndon Township Office.

Note: Also see Building Permits.  You will need to take your Zoning Permit to the Chelsea Area Construction Agency  to  obtain a Building Permit before the work can begin. If you live on a non-approved private road, a Private Road Ordinance Variance is required prior to your obtaining a Zoning Permit.  Applications are available in the Lyndon Township  office.

Failure to obtain a zoning permit can result in a $100 after-the-fact permit fee and work stoppage.

Burning Permit:

 If you plan to have an open fire, please call the Chelsea Area Fire Authority at (734)475-1339 to obtain a permit. You can also read more about burning regulations. PLEASE NOTE THAT EVEN IF THERE IS A BURN PERMIT AND A FIRE GETS OUT OF CONTROL, THE HOMEOWNER WILL BE CHARGED FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES.