Building permits, zoning and land rules in Gogebic County, Michigan
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Gogebic County, Michigan requires a building permit, but has no county building program; the applicable city or township issues building permits, while the state handles electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits in the listed local jurisdictions1. Zoning standards depend on the parcel's municipality2. WUPHD issues septic and well permits across incorporated and unincorporated Gogebic County34.
At a glance
Building permit
Required; the applicable city or township issues it, with state enforcement where assigned1
Zoning
Set locally; confirm the ordinance and district with the parcel's township or city256
Septic permit
Required through WUPHD for construction, alteration, extension, or replacement7
Well permit
Required before drilling, through the same health department4
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Do you need a building permit in Gogebic County, MI?
Gogebic County requires a written building-permit application before construction of a building or structure and when a structure's use or occupancy changes1. The county has no building program: the cities of Bessemer, Ironwood, and Wakefield and the townships of Bessemer, Erwin, Ironwood, Marenisco, Wakefield, and Watersmeet issue building permits locally, while the state handles electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits in those jurisdictions1. Ordinary repairs avoid a building permit only when they do not involve the structural, egress, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, public-health, or safety work excluded from that exception1. Michigan's statewide construction-code system governs the work12. A new or altered building cannot be occupied until the code official issues a Certificate of Occupancy13.
Who issues building permits in Gogebic County?
Start with the city or township governing the parcel for the building permit and building inspections; Gogebic County itself has no county building program1. For the listed Gogebic County cities and townships, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits remain with the State of Michigan rather than moving to the local building office1. Septic permits and well permits for every Gogebic County address, incorporated or unincorporated, remain with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department34. Contact WUPHD's Gogebic County office for those health approvals14. A driveway permit for construction in Gogebic County Road Commission right-of-way comes from the Road Commission, not the building office1015.
Does Gogebic County have zoning?
Gogebic County does not provide one uniform answer for a parcel's zoning: standards depend on the township or city, and the local ordinance and district must be identified before siting a home2. Wakefield Township publishes its ordinance, amendments, and district maps16. In unincorporated Wakefield's Residential and Restricted Commercial District, the front and rear setbacks are 25 feet, the interior side setback is 10 feet, and the water setback is 75 feet from the ordinary high water mark17. Wakefield's Natural Resource District requires a two-acre lot approved for septic construction, a 200-foot lot width, and larger front, side, and water setbacks1819. Watersmeet Township also has zoning, including district-specific lake-area dwelling standards5.
How do septic and well permits work in Gogebic County?
WUPHD requires a septic permit to construct, alter, extend, or replace a covered residential or commercial onsite sewage system in Gogebic County7. Begin with WUPHD's site evaluation, then submit the complete septic-permit application and pay the applicable fee before construction20. The published residential site-evaluation fee is $250 and the conventional sewage-system construction-permit fee is $30021. After installation, the installer contacts WUPHD for a final inspection; the system cannot be covered until WUPHD gives final approval22. None of Gogebic County's mapped soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional drain field, so do not treat the septic approval as a formality23. A new well also requires a WUPHD well permit, subject to the stated exceptions4.
Can you live in an RV or tiny home on your land in Gogebic County?
We could not confirm a countywide rule allowing residential RV or tiny-home occupancy, so ask the parcel's township or city about zoning approval before relying on either use2. Wakefield Township's Residential and Restricted Commercial District permits campground and transient-tourist-park uses, but that does not allow camping on every private parcel or in every district24. In Wakefield's Natural Resource District, an RV may remain on a lot for no more than 180 days without a Conditional Use Permit18. Wakefield requires at least 900 square feet of finished living space for a residential home in both the Residential and Restricted Commercial and Natural Resource districts; the Natural Resource District has a narrower hunting-camp exception2526. Watersmeet has separate lake-area dwelling standards5.
Building on your land in Gogebic County: the steps, in order
Identify the parcel's city or township, then confirm which agency issues its building permit and which local zoning district applies12.
Ask WUPHD for a site evaluation and obtain the septic permit before onsite-system construction20.
Obtain the WUPHD well permit before constructing the water supply4.
Submit the building-permit application to the local or state enforcing agency assigned to the parcel, and obtain the separate state electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits when required1.
Obtain a driveway permit before construction within Road Commission right-of-way10.
Schedule building inspections with the building enforcing agency and WUPHD's final septic inspection before covering the system2722.
Request the Certificate of Occupancy before using a new or altered building13.
What to check before you buy land in Gogebic County
Check soils before assuming a homesite will support septic: none of Gogebic County's mapped soils are rated without severe limitations for a conventional drain field23. Confirm the local zoning district and its minimum dwelling size, setbacks, and lot standards because these rules differ by municipality and district2. EGLE requires a Part 31 permit before alteration or occupation of a qualifying river, stream, or drain's 100-year floodplain, and new residential construction is prohibited in the floodway28. Verify legal access and exact boundaries because about 46.8% of Gogebic County is federal land29. Gogebic County's effective property-tax rate is about 1.5%, and the median annual bill is about $1,4883031.
Watch-outs
Gogebic County has no county building program; the applicable city or township handles building permits while state agencies retain the listed trade permits1.
We could not confirm countywide rules for RV occupancy, tiny homes, or accessory dwellings; ask the township or city governing the parcel2.
In Watersmeet Township, a short-term rental of 27 days or less requires a township permit before renting a single-family dwelling32.
The owner-builder exemption only waives Michigan's residential-builder license requirement for your own home on your own property; it does not waive the building permit itself33.
Written October 7, 2026 from the rules quoted below, each taken from an official source and re-checked by an independent reviewer. This is research, not legal advice: rules change, so confirm with the office before you buy or build.
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Seclusion86100% ev.
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$135kTypical home
1.5%Property tax
$3,602Land / acre
35.1"Annual rain
5.8% of yrsSevere drought
0.4 / yr (+0.4)Mid-century 100°F days
9.6 daysMid-century dry spell
1.51" (+12.3%)Mid-century 1-day rain
1.64×Wildfire change factor
100%Forward climate coverage
$954Home insurance / yr
0.2% / yrInsurance growth
0.55%Nonrenewal rate
county median (2+ published ZIPs)Insurance basis
86,240People within 2 hr
7,571Radius comparison (15 mi)
12.9People / sq mi
46.8%Federal land
91.6%Land at 15% slope or less
0%Soils rated "not limited" for septic (strict USDA rating)
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Cities and towns in Gogebic County
Inside a city, town or township here, that government usually sets zoning and may issue its own building permits; the county’s rules above cover land outside them.
What the ordinances and state agencies actually say — one answer per question, each quoted from the official source and independently re-checked.
Gogebic County rules
Local zoningVaries (with conditions)
Local zoning across Gogebic County, aggregated from township authorities.
Wakefield Township states that its ordinance establishes zoning districts and land-use regulations in the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township.
Watersmeet Township maintains and amends its own zoning ordinance.
The aggregate conclusion does not mean Gogebic County administers each local ordinance; applicability depends on the specific township or municipality.
“The Township Board amends those sections of the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance set forth below”
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Varies (with conditions) — Local zoning across Gogebic County; the countywide conclusion aggregates independently administered township and municipal zoning and does not mean Gogebic County administers each local ordinance.
“Adopted and approved by the Township Board of the Township of Watersmeet, Gogebic County, Michigan, on the 19th of August, 2026.”
Who permits septicLocal
On-site sewage treatment and disposal systems in Gogebic County, including incorporated and unincorporated areas.
The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department jurisdiction also covers Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties.
Municipalities may adopt more restrictive health and sanitation regulations, but required inspections must obtain a written compliance statement from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department.
“The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and its duly appointed employees shall have jurisdiction throughout Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon Counties in all areas incorporated and unincorporated, which includes cities, villages, and townships for the administration and enforcement of these regulations.”
Septic permitRequired
Construction, alteration, extension, or replacement of residential or commercial on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems in Gogebic County.
The code applies to single- and two-family OSTDS and other OSTDS using septic tanks and absorption systems for peak daily flows below 1,000 gallons per day.
Facilities generating wastewater under Michigan EGLE jurisdiction under Part 22 or Part 41 are excluded.
Appeals for non-single/two-family sites and certain parcels less than one acre, subdivision parcels, site condominiums, or excess land-division splits go to EGLE or the applicable state agency.
A complete application is required; permits are valid for 24 months, with a 30-day grace period for an extension request and a possible 12-month extension after a Department site evaluation showing no change in site conditions.
A residential conventional construction permit fee is listed as $300; a septic-tank-only, privy, or composting-toilet permit is listed as $150.
permit validity: 24 months (30-day grace period for an extension request; possible 12-month extension after a qualifying site evaluation) · residential conventional construction permit fee: 300 USD · septic tank only, privy, or composting toilet permit fee: 150 USD
“without first having been issued a construction permit”
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Required — New or replacement sewage systems in Gogebic County within WUPHD jurisdiction.
“After a site evaluation deems a parcel suitable for a new or replacement sewage system, the next step is to apply for a septic system permit. Once a complete application has been submitted, approved, and the appropriate fees paid, construction of the system can begin.”
Septic inspectionRequired
All permitted on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems installed in Gogebic County.
Final construction inspection must occur before the system is placed into use and before Department approval.
No newly installed OSTDS component may be backfilled or covered until final inspection or Department approval to backfill.
The installer must notify the Department three working days before completion; the Department performs the final inspection within three working days when notice is provided.
If unforeseen circumstances prevent inspection, the Health Officer may allow an affidavit of construction within ten days after completion instead of final inspection.
advance inspection notice: 3 working days · inspection timing after properly noticed completion: 3 working days · affidavit submission after completion when inspection cannot occur: 10 days (Only when unforeseen circumstances prevent final inspection and the Health Officer allows it)
“After a septic system is completed, the installer will contact the health department to initiate a final inspection. A sanitarian will visit the site and inspect the installation of the system, assuring that it was installed according to the permit requirements. After the system has been given final approval by a sanitarian, an approved tag is provided and the system can then be covered.”
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Required — Completed new or replacement sewage systems in Gogebic County within WUPHD jurisdiction.
“After a septic system is completed, the installer will contact the health department to initiate a final inspection. A sanitarian will visit the site and inspect the installation of the system, assuring that it was installed according to the permit requirements. After the system has been given final approval by a sanitarian, an approved tag is provided and the system can then be covered.”
Well permitRequired
Construction of a well or water supply, or an extensive change to an existing water supply, in Gogebic County.
A complete application by the property owner or authorized representative is required.
The permit is valid for 24 months, with a 30-day grace period for an extension request and one possible 12-month extension after a Department site evaluation showing no change in site conditions.
Minor repairs such as replacing a pump, pump controls, drop pipe, or pressure tank do not require a permit.
Mineral wells governed by Michigan's Mineral Well Act do not require a WUPHD permit.
A permit directly required from EGLE under the Michigan Safe Drinking Water Act displaces the local health department permit requirement for that work.
In emergency conditions involving undue hardship from lack of water while the Department is closed, repair or new-well construction may begin without prior notification or permit, but the Department must be contacted the next working day to obtain a permit.
permit validity: 24 months (30-day grace period and possible one-time 12-month extension after qualifying site evaluation)
“A permit is not required for minor repairs to the water supply system such as replacing a telescoped well screen, changing a screen elevation, deepening or plugging back a bedrock well, installing a liner pipe, replacing a pump, pump controls, pump drop pipe or pressure tank, or chemical treatment or disinfection of the well.”
Mandatory utility hookupSewer (with conditions)
Facilities in Gogebic County from which sanitary sewage flows.
All such facilities must connect to an available sewer.
When the Department determines that no available sewer exists, the facilities must connect to an approved OSTDS instead.
An available sewer is defined as a public sewer physically and politically available, of acceptable design and capacity, within 200 feet of the proposed origin of sewage.
available sewer distance: <= 200 feet (The sewer must also be physically and politically available and have acceptable design and capacity)
“All facilities from which sanitary sewage flows shall be connected to an available sewer. When the Department has determined a lack of an available sewer, all facilities from which sanitary sewage flows shall be connected to an approved OSTDS.”
Driveway accessRequired
Construction of a driveway or other construction in Gogebic County Road Commission right-of-way.
A permit is required whenever a person or business performs construction in the County right-of-way, normally 66 feet wide, with 33 feet on each side of the road centerline.
The Road Commission inspects proposed drive locations for adequate sight distance, drainage improvements, and other safety problems before issuing a permit.
For a new driveway within Road Commission right-of-way, the County Engineer or Road Foreman determines culvert size and length, and the property owner pays installation costs.
Work performed before obtaining an approved permit is subject to double the applicable fees; after a 30-day notice, the culvert may be removed at the owner's expense and court action may result.
normal county right-of-way width: 66 feet (The source states this is normally 66 feet, 33 feet in each direction from the center of the road.) · notice period before possible culvert removal for unpermitted work: 30 days
“Anyone constructing a new driveway within Road Commission right-of-way will be required to secure a permit from the Road Commission office.”
Permit feesPublished (with conditions)
Gogebic County Road Commission permits, including driveway permits within Road Commission right-of-way.
The fee schedule was adopted on 2025-02-11.
Driveway categories include residential rural, upgraded residential, commercial, private road, and temporary construction.
This claim concerns Road Commission permits and does not establish countywide building-permit fees.
Published (with conditions) — Published Western Upper Peninsula Health Department fees for sewage-system and residential water-well services in Gogebic County, which is within the district's service area.
“WUPHD Fee Schedule for Sewage & Water Supply Programs: WUPHD Fees
Sewage System Site Evaluation (residential) $250
Sewage System Site Evaluation (commercial) $350
Sewage System Conventional Construction Permit $300
Well Construction Permit - Residential Well (includes site evaluation for well) $330”
Permit processPublished (with conditions)
New or replacement onsite sewage systems and related water-supply approvals in Gogebic County.
A site evaluation must deem the parcel suitable before applying for a new or replacement sewage-system permit.
A complete application, approval, and payment of appropriate fees are required before construction can begin.
After completion, the installer contacts the health department for a final inspection; the system may be covered only after final approval and an approved tag.
“Once a complete application has been submitted, approved, and the appropriate fees paid, construction of the system can begin.”
County-wide zoningPresent
Zoning is administered at the township/city level in Gogebic County (e.g., Wakefield and Watersmeet townships have adopted zoning ordinances); there is no single county-wide ordinance.
Construction of a building or structure in Michigan, subject to exceptions in the Michigan construction code.
The owner, or the owner's builder, architect, engineer, or agent, must submit a written application to the appropriate enforcing agency before construction.
The application must use the commission-prescribed form, include the established enforcing-agency fee, contain a detailed affidavit-verified statement of specifications, include complete scaled plans, and include a site plan showing dimensions and locations of proposed and existing buildings or structures on the premises.
The act states 'Except as otherwise provided in the code'; specific exemptions require separate verification.
“Except as otherwise provided in the code, before construction of a building or structure, the owner, or the owner's builder, architect, engineer, or agent, shall submit an application in writing to the appropriate enforcing agency for a building permit.”
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Required — Construction of buildings or structures, and changes in use or occupancy, in Gogebic County under the Michigan construction code.
“Before construction of a building or structure, an owner, or the owner's builder, architect, engineer, or agent, shall submit an application in writing”
Michigan residential-builder licensing when an individual erects a residential structure or combination residential and commercial structure for the individual's own use and occupancy on the individual's property.
The exemption concerns the residential-builder licensing definition and does not eliminate otherwise applicable building-permit, inspection, code, zoning, or utility requirements.
The owner-builder must personally satisfy the statutory own-use, own-occupancy, and own-property conditions stated in the source.
The source states that persons constructing residential structures for compensation are generally within the residential-builder licensing definition, subject to statutory exceptions.
“or a person who erects a residential structure or combination residential and commercial structure except for the person's own use and occupancy on the person's property.”
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Available — A person erecting a residential structure or combination residential and commercial structure for the person's own use and occupancy on the person's property, for purposes of the Michigan residential-builder licensing requirement.
“except for the person's own use and occupancy on the person's property.”
Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)
Construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and structures statewide in Michigan, including residential requirements administered under the Michigan Residential Code.
The current Michigan Building Code is the 2021 edition and is effective April 9, 2025.
The rule adopts the International Building Code by reference with Michigan amendments and exceptions.
The adopted rule excludes sections 104.2, 104.3, 104.8, 104.8.1, 104.10, 105.3, 105.3.1, 105.3.2, 105.6, 109.2 to 109.6, 111.2, 111.3, 113.2, 113.3, 113.4, 114.1, 114.2, 114.3, 114.4, 115.1 to 115.4, 423.5, 423.5.1, 423.5.2, 903.2.8.4, 2902 to 2902.6, Table 2902.1, section 3005.5, the definition of agricultural building in section 202, and the definition of recreational vehicle in Appendix G.
The rule also incorporates IECC 2021, IEBC 2021, IMC 2021, IPC 2021, IPSDC 2021, and NFPA 70 2023 as listed in chapter 35.
Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.
The code may be purchased from the International Code Council through the bureau website at a cost of $144.00 as of the time of adoption of the amendatory rules.
building code edition: 2021 Michigan Building Code (Michigan amendments and listed exceptions apply) · effective date: 2025-04-09
“The provisions of the international building code, 2021 edition, including appendices F, G, and H, except for [...] govern the construction, alteration, relocation, demolition, use, and occupancy of buildings and structures, and, with exceptions noted, the international building code is adopted by reference in these rules.”
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Adopted (with conditions) — State construction codes applicable in Gogebic County, including the Michigan Building Code and Michigan Residential Code.
“2021 Michigan Building Code -Current Code-Effective April 9, 2025
NOTE: Residential requirements are contained in the Michigan Residential Code.
2015 Michigan Residential Code Current Code – Effective February 8, 2016”
Adopted (with conditions) — Buildings and structures in Gogebic County subject to the Michigan Building Code and Michigan Residential Code.
“The Michigan Building Code controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and their service equipment. Presently, provisions for one- and two-family dwellings are included in the Michigan Residential Code.”
Adopted (with conditions) — Building construction and occupancy in Gogebic County subject to Michigan's statewide construction code.
“The Michigan Building Code controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and their service equipment.”
Adopted (with conditions) — Building-code regulation applicable in Gogebic County under Michigan's statewide construction-code system; building enforcement is local for the listed Gogebic municipalities and townships, while the state is responsible for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing enforcement in those entries.
“The Michigan Building Code controls all matters concerning the construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy, and maintenance of all buildings and structures and their service equipment. Presently, provisions for one- and two-family dwellings are included in the Michigan Residential Code.”
InspectionsRequired
All construction undertaken pursuant to a building permit issued by an enforcing agency in Michigan.
The enforcing agency must periodically inspect the permitted construction.
Inspections are to ensure that construction complies with building-permit conditions, the code, and other applicable laws and ordinances.
The cited rule concerns construction undertaken pursuant to a building permit issued by the enforcing agency; it does not establish an inspection requirement for work exempt from permitting.
Inspection administration may be performed by the state or by a local enforcing agency according to the applicable jurisdictional assignment.
inspection frequency: periodic
“An enforcing agency shall periodically inspect all construction undertaken pursuant to a building permit issued by it to insure that the construction is performed in”
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Required — All construction undertaken pursuant to a building permit issued by a Michigan enforcing agency.
“An enforcing agency shall periodically inspect all construction undertaken pursuant to a building permit issued by it to insure that the construction is performed in accordance with conditions of the building permit and is consistent with requirements of the code and other applicable laws and ordinances.”
Certificate of occupancyRequired
A new building or altered building subject to the Michigan construction code.
The building or altered building may not be used or occupied until the code official issues a Certificate of Occupancy.
The permit holder or authorized agent must submit a written request after project completion.
The request must include applicable building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, boiler, elevator, plan-review, and school fire-services project numbers.
The certificate cannot be issued until all fees are paid, permits are finaled, and permitted work is completed in accordance with the permit, code, and applicable laws and ordinances.
If an electrical, mechanical, plumbing, boiler, elevator, plan-review, or Fire Services project is not required, the request must state “not applicable.”
“A new building or a building that is altered shall not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the code official.”
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Required — New or altered buildings in Gogebic County subject to the Michigan construction code.
“A new building or a building that is altered shall not be used or occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the code official.”
Zoning districtsPartial
Michigan's statutory zoning framework for counties, townships, cities, and villages; this does not identify the actual zoning districts adopted by each local government.
Actual zoning districts and district regulations are local and must be checked in the applicable county, township, city, or village ordinance.
The cited act's stated effective date is July 1, 2006.
“to provide for the establishment in counties, townships, cities, and villages of zoning districts;”
Off-grid sanitationLimited
Residential sanitary sewage disposal in Michigan without connection to a municipal sanitary sewer.
Sanitary sewage from toilets, sinks, showers, washing machines, and dishwashers must be directed to a municipal sanitary sewer or an onsite septic system.
An onsite septic system is subject to the EGLE-coordinated permitting and local-health-department permitting and inspection framework.
The source does not establish a statewide authorization for untreated discharge or arbitrary off-grid sanitation methods.
“All sanitary sewage [...] must be directed to municipal sanitary sewer or to an onsite septic system.”
Agricultural exemptionConditional
Building-permit exemption for shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes under Michigan Building Code Part 4.
The exemption applies to shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes.
Service systems are excluded from the exemption.
The exemption does not authorize work violating the building code or other laws or ordinances of the jurisdiction.
“Exemptions from permit requirements of the code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of the code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for any of the following: [...] (x) Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.”
Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)
Subdivision plat review and administration under Michigan's Land Division Act statewide.
The Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation administers applicable Land Division Act provisions.
Staff conducts final reviews of plat maps for compliance with the Act.
Final plats are authorized for submission to the Register of Deeds for proper recordation.
“The Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation administers the applicable provisions of the Land Division Act, 1967 PA 288 in order to ensure the orderly development of subdivisions in the State of Michigan. Staff conducts final reviews of plat maps to ensure compliance with the Act and authorizes final plats to be submitted to the Register of Deeds for proper recordation.”
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Regulated (with conditions) — Subdivision plat review and recordation in Michigan.
“The Office of Land Survey and Remonumentation administers the applicable provisions of the Land Division Act, 1967 PA 288 in order to ensure the orderly development of subdivisions in the State of Michigan. Staff conducts final reviews of plat maps to ensure compliance with the Act and authorizes final plats to be submitted to the Register of Deeds for proper recordation.”
Building in a floodplainRequired
Alteration or occupation of the 100-year floodplain of a river, stream, or drain in Gogebic County where the watercourse has a drainage area of at least 2 square miles.
A permit must be obtained before any alteration or occupation of the 100-year floodplain of a qualifying river, stream, or drain.
EGLE Part 31 authority applies to rivers, streams, or drains with drainage areas of 2 square miles or greater.
EGLE Part 31 does not require a permit for alterations within Great Lakes, inland lakes, or watercourses with drainage areas less than 2 square miles, although other NREPA reviews may still be necessary.
Construction and fill may be permitted in non-floodway portions if local ordinance and building standards are met and compensating excavation equals the volume of fill placed.
New residential construction is specifically prohibited in the floodway.
The minimum residential standard is elevation of the lowest floor one foot above the 100-year flood elevation, subject to potentially higher local or county standards.
qualifying drainage area: >= 2 square miles · minimum lowest-floor elevation above 100-year flood elevation: >= 1 foot
“The Floodplain Regulatory Authority deals with the floodplains of rivers, streams, or drains which have a drainage area that is 2 square miles or greater.”
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Required — Alteration or occupation of the 100-year floodplain of a river, stream, or drain in Gogebic County and statewide, where the regulated watercourse has a drainage area of at least 2 square miles.
“The Floodplain Regulatory Authority deals with the floodplains of rivers, streams, or drains which have a drainage area that is 2 square miles or greater. A permit is not required from EGLE, under Part 31, for alterations within the floodplains of the Great Lakes, inland lakes, or watercourses which have a drainage area less than 2 square miles.”
Required — Alteration or occupation of the 100-year floodplain of a Michigan river, stream, or drain regulated under Part 31.
“The Floodplain Regulatory Authority deals with the floodplains of rivers, streams, or drains which have a drainage area that is 2 square miles or greater. A permit is not required from EGLE, under Part 31, for alterations within the floodplains of the Great Lakes, inland lakes, or watercourses which have a drainage area less than 2 square miles.”
Campground & park staysLimited
Tiny houses, including tiny houses built on wheels, proposed as resort cabins or similar occupancy in Michigan.
The source distinguishes tiny houses from recreational units and states they cannot be treated as recreational units even if built on wheels.
The tiny house must be built as a resort rather than a campground.
Local health department permitting for wells, septic tanks, and drainfields is required as applicable.
Local zoning, building, electrical, and plumbing permits and final approvals are required under local authorities.
The source does not establish statewide zoning permission or a statewide right to occupy a tiny house.
“Local zoning, building, electrical, plumbing permits and final approvals under local authorities.”
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Limited — RV occupancy as part of a Michigan campground consisting of five or more recreational units used for temporary living quarters.
“requires a campground license when five or more recreational units (i.e., tents, campers, RVs) are placed on a parcel or tract of land”
Limited — Temporary camping in a Michigan temporary campground.
“A temporary campground license issued by the local health department (LHD) having jurisdiction is required prior to operating a temporary campground.”
Limited — Occupancy of RVs and other recreational units as temporary living quarters in a Michigan campground offering sites to the public or members of an organization, where 5 or more recreational units are involved.
“A campground owner shall ensure that a site is occupied by not more than 8 persons and by not more than 1 recreational unit.”
county building authorityGeneral
Michigan counties serving as building-code enforcing agencies for residential construction in unincorporated areas, subject to the Statewide Jurisdiction List and local/state jurisdiction assignments.
Before construction, a written building-permit application must be submitted to the appropriate enforcing agency.
A permit is also required when use or occupancy changes.
Ordinary repairs do not require a permit, but the stated structural, egress, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and public-health/safety limitations apply.
The Michigan Building Code and Michigan Residential Code govern construction; county enforcement applies only where the Statewide Jurisdiction List designates county jurisdiction.
“If COUNTY is indicated, that unit of government receives code enforcement services from a county enforcing agency.”
Inside cities and towns in Gogebic County
Municipal rules found while researching the county. They apply inside that city or town, not to unincorporated land.
InspectionsLimited
Building-code inspections within the City of Bessemer, Gogebic County.
The Statewide Jurisdiction List identifies the City of Bessemer as having LOCAL building-code jurisdiction.
The source directs inspection requests to the appropriate enforcing agency; it does not establish a separate permit-holder duty to request each inspection or a prohibition on proceeding beyond inspection points.
“GOGEBIC CITY OF BESSEMER LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
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Limited — Building-code inspections within the City of Ironwood, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC CITY OF IRONWOOD LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Limited — Building-code inspections within the City of Wakefield, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC CITY OF WAKEFIELD LOCAL STATE STATE STATE
04/05/1995”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Bessemer Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF BESSEMER LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Erwin Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF ERWIN LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Ironwood Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF IRONWOOD LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Marenisco Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF MARENISCO LOCAL STATE STATE STATE
07/09/12”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Wakefield Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF WAKEFIELD LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Limited — Building-code inspections within Watersmeet Township, Gogebic County.
“GOGEBIC TOWNSHIP OF WATERSMEET LOCAL STATE STATE STATE”
Local zoningPresent (with conditions)
Land within Watersmeet Township, Gogebic County, Michigan.
The amended ordinance states it takes effect upon expiration of 30 days after publication.
The amendment applies to Sections 3.02C, 6.01B, and 6.02B; other standards remain in the underlying Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance.
The source states that one-family residential structures in specified lake-area zones have minimum footprint or finished living-area standards, and that some uses require special approval.
effective period after publication: 30 days · lake-area transition zone distance from OHWM: 1000 feet (applies to parcels within or partially within the L-1/L-2 Lake Area Transition Zone) · minimum footprint for specified regular-design one-family residential structures: >= 750 square feet (within 1,000 feet from the OHWM of a lake in the L-1 or L-2 lake areas) · minimum side dimension for specified regular-design one-family residential structures: >= 20 feet (within 1,000 feet from the OHWM of a lake in the L-1 or L-2 lake areas) · minimum finished living floor area beyond 1,000 feet in L-1 or L-2 Lake Areas: >= 201 square feet (one-family residential structures)
“AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 3.02C, 6.01B AND 6.02B OF THE WATERSMEET TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE.”
3 more reviewed findings on this topic
Present (with conditions) — Zoning within Wakefield Township, Gogebic County, Michigan.
“WT Zoning Ordinance Amendments | 11:00 am 09/22/2016 | 96.5k
Zoning Ordinance 2020 | 9:27 am 06/26/2020 | 325.7k”
Present (with conditions) — Zoning within Watersmeet Township, Gogebic County, Michigan.
“During its Regular Meeting on May 21, 2025, the Watersmeet Township Board of Trustees finalized and approved language modifying the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance. Specifically, Sections 1.02, 3.02B, 4.02B, and 7.09B.”
Present (with conditions) — Zoning within the City of Bessemer, Gogebic County, Michigan.
“The City of Bessemer revamped our zoning code in 2021.”
Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)
Zoning districts and zoning maps published by Wakefield Township in Gogebic County, Michigan.
The source publishes a Wakefield Township Zoning Ordinance 2020 and Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
The source separately publishes zoning maps for the listed township-range areas.
This claim is limited to Wakefield Township and does not establish zoning publication or district rules for every municipality or township in Gogebic County.
Single-family dwellings, including mobile homes, in Erwin Township.
The dwelling must meet the dimensional requirements of the Michigan Residential Code.
Habitable space, hallways, and portions of basements containing those spaces must have a ceiling height of at least 7 feet (2134 mm).
The ordinance also states that single-family dwellings, including mobile homes and manufactured housing, must have a minimum exterior breadth/width of 12 feet, excluding breezeways, garages, porches, and other appurtenances.
The dwelling must comply with the pertinent building code and, where applicable, HUD Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards.
The dwelling must be placed upon and secured to a permanent foundation; skirting is required where it is not placed upon a basement or crawl space; wheels must be removed and no exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage, or chassis may remain.
minimum habitable-space ceiling height: >= 7 feet (The ordinance separately provides exceptions for sloped ceilings and bathroom/toilet-room fixtures.) · minimum exterior dwelling breadth/width: >= 12 feet (Breezeways, garages, porches, and other appurtenances are excluded.)
“shall have a minimum exterior breadth/ caliper/width of twelve (12) feet.”
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Specified — Residential dwellings in Wakefield Township's Residential and Restricted Commercial District and Natural Resource District, within the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township.
“Minimum finished living space area per family shall not be less than 900 square feet of floor area for the total of all floors. [...] Residential home shall have a minimum (900) square feet for the total of all floors. A hunting camp is a structure used solely for recreational purposes and which is occupied fewer than 90 days per year. A hunting camp shall have a minimum of (400) square feet.”
District specific (with conditions) — Residential and Restricted Commercial (RRC) District in unincorporated Wakefield Township.
“E. Minimum Finished Living Space: Minimum finished living space area per family shall not be less than 900 square feet of floor area for the total of all floors.”
District specific (with conditions) — Natural Resource District (NRD) in unincorporated Wakefield Township.
“E. Minimum Finished Living Space: Residential home shall have a minimum (900) square feet for the total of all floors. A hunting camp is a structure used solely for recreational purposes and which is occupied fewer than 90 days per year. A hunting camp shall have a minimum of (400) square feet.”
Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)
Structures and land uses in the Natural Resource District (NRD) in the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township, Gogebic County.
The minimum lot area is two acres and the lot must be approved by the local health department for construction of a septic system.
Minimum lot width is 200 feet.
Residential homes require at least 900 square feet of finished living space; hunting camps occupied fewer than 90 days per year require at least 400 square feet.
Seasonal recreation facilities occupied fewer than 90 days per calendar year require at least 400 square feet of finished living space, must be at least 200 feet from any County right-of-way, and must comply with all other district requirements.
Recreational vehicles may not remain on a lot for more than 180 days unless the Planning Commission issues a Conditional Use Permit.
Waterfront access roads or driveways may not be within 100 feet of the water's edge, except for crossings; a Conditional Use Permit may be sought from the Planning Commission.
minimum lot area: >= 2 acres (provided the lot is approved by the local health department for construction of a septic system) · minimum lot width: >= 200 feet
“A. Minimum Lot Area: Two (2) acres [...] B. Minimum Lot Width: Two hundred (200) feet.”
SetbacksSpecified
Structures and buildings in Erwin Township zoning districts R/A, RP, TD, C, and I.
Except as otherwise specifically provided, no structure may be erected or maintained between a lot line and the pertinent required yard.
All distances are measured in feet.
Minimum front-yard setbacks are 25 feet in R/A and RP and 30 feet in TD, C, and I.
Minimum side-yard setbacks are 10 feet in R/A, RP, TD, and C and 25 feet in I.
Minimum rear-yard setbacks are 25 feet in R/A and RP, 20 feet in TD and C, and 25 feet in I.
For waterfront lots, a required 100-foot yard is measured from the normal high water mark and also applies to onsite waste-disposal systems; in specified circumstances, site plans may be considered with prior county-sanitarian approval, but no part of the system may be within 50 feet of the high-water mark.
In districts C and I, no structure may be erected or maintained within 30 feet of an R/A district boundary; a boundary dividing a lot is treated as a lot line for setback purposes.
minimum front yard, R/A district: 25 feet · minimum front yard, RP district: 25 feet · minimum front yard, TD/C/I districts: 30 feet · minimum side yard, R/A/RP/TD/C districts: 10 feet · minimum side yard, I district: 25 feet · minimum rear yard, R/A/RP/I districts: 25 feet · minimum rear yard, TD/C districts: 20 feet · waterfront yard: 100 feet (Measured from the normal high water mark; onsite waste-disposal systems may not be within 50 feet of the high-water mark.) · C/I district boundary setback from R/A district: >= 30 feet
“Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Ordinance, no structure shall be erected or maintained between any lot line and the pertinent required yard listed below, and no structure shall be erected or maintained which exceeds the height limit specified below. Where there is no rear lot line as otherwise defined herein, the required rear setback distance shall be measured from a line through the point on the lot most distant from any front line of the same lot, which line shall be perpendicular to a line from said point to the closest point on any front lot line. If there is more than one such line, the rear setback shall be maintained from any one of them at the option of the owner. Where a lot fronts on two streets within 30 degrees of being parallel but not of their intersection, no rear setback is required. The side yard requirements apply to a side lot line and also to any lot line which is neither a front, rear, nor side lot line. All distances are measured in feet.”
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Specified — Structures and land uses in Wakefield Township's Residential and Restricted Commercial District, within the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township.
“Front Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet from the Front Lot Line. • Side Yard: Ten (10) feet minimum for interior lots and Twenty-five (25) minimum for corner lots. • Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet from the Rear Lot Line. • Water’s Edge: All structures shall be located a minimum of Seventy-five 75 feet from a body of water, river, stream or creek, as identified on a United States Geological Survey (U.S.G.S.) Topographic Map, measured from the ordinary high water mark..”
District specific (with conditions) — Natural Resource District (NRD) in unincorporated Wakefield Township.
“C. Minimum Setbacks: • Front Yard: Fifty (50) feet from the Front Lot Line. • Side Yard: Twenty (20) feet minimum for both interior and corner lots. • Rear Yard: Twenty-five (25) feet from the Rear Lot Line.”
Lot coverageSpecified
All buildings, including accessory buildings, in the Residential and Restricted Commercial District of unincorporated Wakefield Township.
The coverage calculation includes accessory buildings.
maximum lot coverage: <= 50 percent (all buildings, including accessory buildings)
“F. Maximum Lot Coverage: All buildings, including accessory buildings, shall not cover more than fifty (50) percent of the total lot area.”
Building heightSpecified
Buildings in the Residential and Restricted Commercial District of unincorporated Wakefield Township.
Accessory buildings have a separate height limit and may not be used for human occupancy.
maximum principal-building height: <= 35 feet (maximum two stories) · maximum accessory-building height: <= 50 feet (accessory building may not be used for human occupancy)
“D. Maximum Building Height: Two (2) stories, but not to exceed thirty-five (35) feet. Accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of fifty (50) feet and shall not be used for human occupancy.”
Living in an RVLimited
Parking or remaining of recreational vehicles at a lot in Wakefield Township's Natural Resource District (NRD), within the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township.
The 180-day limit applies specifically within the Natural Resource District.
A period greater than 180 days requires a Conditional Use Permit issued by the Planning Commission.
The ordinance defines an RV as a vehicular type structure primarily used as temporary living quarters for recreation, camping, or travel use; it is not a trailer coach or manufactured (mobile) home.
The ordinance's general conditional-use framework provides that conditional uses are granted case-by-case and may be revoked if performance standards are not complied with.
The ordinance states that it applies to the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township.
maximum RV remaining period without Conditional Use Permit: <= 180 days (Greater lengths of time may be granted by the Planning Commission through a Conditional Use Permit)
“Recreational vehicles shall not be permitted to remain at a Lot within this District for a length of time greater than 180 days. Greater lengths of time may be granted by the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission.”
Camping on your landLimited
Temporary camping in Wakefield Township, specifically campground and transient-tourist-park uses addressed by the township zoning ordinance.
In the Residential and Restricted Commercial District, privately owned and operated transient tourist parks and campgrounds and publicly owned and operated parks and campgrounds are listed as permitted uses.
The ordinance does not establish that temporary camping is permitted on every private parcel or in every zoning district.
“transient tourist parks and campgrounds.”
Tiny homesLimited
A tiny home treated as a one-family residential structure in the Watersmeet Township L-1/L-2 Lake Area Transition Zone.
The Transition Zone is within 1,000 feet of the ordinary high water mark of a lake in an L-1 or L-2 Lake Area district.
Regular square or rectangular one-family residential structures must have a minimum 750-square-foot footprint and each side must be at least 20 feet; irregular designs need not meet the 20-foot side requirement but must still meet the 750-square-foot footprint.
One-family residential structures beyond 1,000 feet from the ordinary high water mark must have at least 201 square feet of finished living floor area.
If a parcel extends beyond the 1,000-foot transition zone, the R&F provisions of section 6.02 apply at the 1,000-foot boundary, including the minimum finished living floor area in Schedule 7.01A.
The amendment states that it takes effect after 30 days following publication; no inferred effective date is supplied here.
transition-zone distance from ordinary high water mark: 1000 feet · minimum footprint for regular-design one-family residential structure: >= 750 square feet (Irregular designs still require the 750-square-foot footprint.) · minimum side length for regular-design one-family residential structure: >= 20 feet (Does not apply to irregular designs such as an octagon.) · minimum finished living floor area beyond transition zone: >= 201 square feet
“Those one family residential structures located beyond 1,000 feet of the OHWM of any lake in the L-1 OR L-2 Lake Areas shall have a minimum finished living floor area of 201 square feet.”
One more reviewed finding on this topic
Limited — A tiny home treated as a single-family dwelling in Erwin Township's unincorporated areas.
“If the dwelling is manufactured off the site, it shall be installed with the wheels removed. In addition, a dwelling shall not have an exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage or chassis.”
Manufactured homesAllowed (with conditions)
A manufactured (mobile) home used as a one-family dwelling in the unincorporated portions of Wakefield Township, where one-family dwellings are permitted and all ordinance conditions are satisfied.
The manufactured (mobile) home must be a structure transportable in one or more sections, built on a chassis, designated for use as a dwelling, connected to required utilities, and containing plumbing, heating, and electrical systems; it must be non-self-propelled and federally certified as a manufactured (mobile) home.
Manufactured (mobile) homes do not include recreational vehicles.
The dwelling must comply with the applicable zoning district's minimum square-footage requirements.
The dwelling must have a minimum width of 20 feet across any front, side, or rear elevation.
The dwelling must comply with the Michigan State Construction Code Commission requirements, except that different applicable federal or state standards control where required by law.
The dwelling must be firmly attached to a permanent foundation constructed on site under the Michigan State Construction Code; a mobile home must be secured by an anchoring system or device complying with Michigan Mobile Home Commission rules, installed with wheels removed, and have no exposed towing mechanism, undercarriage, or chassis.
The dwelling must be connected to public sewer and water or private facilities approved by the local health department.
The dwelling must provide storage equal to 10% of dwelling square footage or 100 square feet, whichever is less, in a basement, attic, closet areas, or a separate structure of standard construction similar to or better than the principal dwelling.
The dwelling must be aesthetically compatible with nearby residences; have either at least six-inch roof overhangs on all sides or specified window-sill and roof-drainage systems; have at least two exterior doors with the second at the rear or side; and have permanently attached steps where required by elevation.
The zoning administrator initially determines design compatibility, with appeal to the Zoning Board of Appeals within 15 days after receipt of the decision; compatibility is assessed using the dwelling definition and the character, design, and appearance of residential dwellings throughout the Township, without prohibiting specified innovative design concepts.
Additions, rooms, or other areas must use similar quality workmanship, be permanently attached to the principal structure, and have the required foundation.
The dwelling must comply with pertinent building and fire codes; for a mobile home, construction and connected plumbing, electrical apparatus, and insulation must conform to HUD's Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards, 24 CFR 3280, as amended.
All dwellings must meet or exceed applicable roof snow-load and strength requirements.
Construction must begin only after obtaining a building permit under the Michigan State Construction Code.
The applicable zoning district's lot-area, lot-width, setback, living-space, lot-coverage, parking, and other requirements also apply. In the RRC District, the ordinance specifies a 15,000-square-foot minimum lot area subject to local-health-department septic approval, 100-foot minimum lot width, specified setbacks, 900 square feet minimum finished living space per family, maximum 50% lot coverage, and side/rear-yard parking for motor or recreational vehicles over one ton, boats, or trailers. In the NRD, the ordinance specifies a two-acre minimum lot area subject to septic approval, 200-foot minimum lot width, specified setbacks, 900 square feet minimum finished living space, maximum 50% lot coverage, and side/rear-yard parking for motor or recreational vehicles over one ton, boats, or trailers.
minimum dwelling width: >= 20 feet · storage area: 10% of dwelling square footage or 100 square feet, whichever is less · design-compatibility appeal period: 15 days (Measured from receipt of the zoning administrator's decision) · building permit: required before construction · RRC minimum lot area: >= 15000 square feet (Lot must be approved by the local health department for construction of a septic system) · RRC minimum lot width: >= 100 feet · RRC minimum finished living space: >= 900 square feet per family · RRC maximum lot coverage: <= 50 percent (Includes all buildings, including accessory buildings) · NRD minimum lot area: >= 2 acres (Lot must be approved by the local health department for construction of a septic system) · NRD minimum lot width: >= 200 feet · NRD minimum finished living space: >= 900 square feet · NRD maximum lot coverage: <= 50 percent (Includes all buildings, including accessory buildings)
“In the event that the dwelling is a mobile home, as defined herein, such dwelling shall be secured to the premises by an anchoring system or device complying with the rules and regulations of the Michigan Mobile Home Commission and shall have a perimeter wall as required above.”
Short-term rentalsLimited
Short-term rentals of 27 days or less in Watersmeet Township, Gogebic County, Michigan.
The use is regulated under the Watersmeet Township Zoning Ordinance, Sections 4.02B, 5.02B, 6.01B, and 7.09.
A valid permit must be obtained from the Township Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator before renting any single-family dwelling.
The ordinance and revised application changes took effect July 5, 2025.
Applications submitted through December 31, 2025 were eligible for a grace period without penalties.
Enforcement, including fines and legal action, began in January 2026.
Previously approved rentals were asked to update information before December 31, 2025.
Penalties for renting without a permit are outlined in Article 10 of the ordinance.
maximum rental period: <= 27 days · permit grace-period end: 2025-12-31 (Applications could be submitted without penalties during the grace period.) · ordinance/application effective date: 2025-07-05
“Short-term rentals (rentals of 27 days or less) in Watersmeet Township are regulated under the Township Zoning Ordinance (Sections 4.02B, 5.02B, 6.01B, and 7.09 – Short-Term Rentals). A valid permit must be obtained from the Township Planning Commission and Zoning Administrator before renting any single-family dwelling.”
Set by your township or city, not the county
In Michigan, zoning is adopted by each township or city, so Gogebic County has no county-wide answer on these. Find your township or city in the list of places on this page, or call its clerk or zoning administrator.
Accessory dwellings
Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.
Living off-grid in Gogebic County, Michigan
Is Gogebic County a good place to live off-grid or homestead?
Gogebic County scores 82/100 on the Bolthole Index, a strong county profile. Its strengths: sparse surroundings — about 7,571 people within 15 miles and manageable long-term carry cost.
Do you need a building permit in Gogebic County, Michigan?
Gogebic County generally requires a residential building permit, and it enforces county zoning. Onsite septic is permitted by Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Owner-builders may act as their own contractor to build their home. These answers are quoted from official sources and independently re-checked. Rules change and cities within the county differ — always confirm with the county before you buy or build.
How much does land cost in Gogebic County, Michigan?
Land in Gogebic County runs about $3,602 per acre, based on the latest county data.
What is the water situation in Gogebic County?
Gogebic County gets about 35.1" of rain a year, with severe drought in roughly 5.8% of years.
How remote is Gogebic County?
A typical private-land location has about 7,571 people within 15 miles and 463,509 within 100 miles. These radius catchments are the published fallback where road routing is unavailable.
