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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Algoma Township, MI, issued by Township of Algoma - Building Department (Professional Code Inspections). Algoma Township has published nothing that names roof work either way: its Building & Construction page, its general code fee schedule (last amended May 12, 2026), Chapter 10 of its general ordinances and the Algoma Township building permit application on the PCI site have no roofing line. With the department silent on reroofs, the state's general permit rule applies: "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." The same section says "A building permit is not required for ordinary repairs of a building or structure," without defining ordinary repairs, and the department has published nothing applying that relief to roof work. The township says "A Zoning Permit must be obtained and approved by Algoma Township before a Building Permit can be issued by PCI." PCI's Rockford office takes permit and inspection questions at 616-407-4980; general inquiries and zoning permit applications go to the township's planning and zoning assistant at 616-433-1421. The township's fee schedule refers building fees to a separate "Algoma Township Permit Fees" schedule and the application forms, and no building fee for roof work is posted, so ask PCI for the current fee. Section 10.6 of the township code (Ordinance No. 321, effective February 23, 2023) names Imperial Municipal Services as the township's building official, while the township's current Building & Construction page names PCI; ask the township which firm is acting before you apply. This hub aggregates roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements for Algoma Township, Michigan, along with sourced roofing material references — every fact linked to its directory record.