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Yes, a permit is required to replace a roof in Big Rapids Township, MI, issued by Charter Township of Big Rapids - Building Department. In Big Rapids Charter Township the Building Department takes permit applications by appointment: the Building and Zoning page says it "will be available at the Township Monday-Thursday, from 8am-12" and "Please call 231-796-3603 to set up an appointment", and the township's Building Permit Application and instructions are on its Forms, Permits & Publications page. The application's requirements sheet asks for the application and a minimum of two sets of plans that include a "Roof and wall section" for a residential structure, and says "Building permit fees may be obtained from the Big Rapids Charter Township Building Inspector." and, for the call, the square footage, use group and type of construction; it adds "If you submit your building permit application and plans without money, your application will be put on hold and you will receive an invoice for the building permit fee." The township's Building Permit Process chart tells the applicant to obtain zoning clearance first, and its contractor registration form says "The registration of your license or licenses must be on file before Big Rapids Charter Township can issue permits." The application says to "call Big Rapids Charter Township Building Permit Department (231-796-3603) prior to the time you need an inspection." The forms page says that "As of 6/17/25, all our new mechanical permits and inspections are being handled by the State of Michigan". The township hall is at 14212 Northland Drive, Big Rapids, MI 49307. This hub aggregates roofing permit and contractor-registration requirements for Big Rapids Township, Michigan, along with sourced roofing material references — every fact linked to its directory record.