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Public swimming pool permit and license fees
In late 2004, the public health code, 1978 PA 238, as amended, authorized the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to charge construction permit and license fees for public swimming pools. These fees replaced the general fund tax dollars formerly used to fund the public swimming pool program. The public health code also authorized that these fees be adjusted every three (3) years by an amount that reflects the cumulative annual percentage change in the Detroit consumer price index. The seventh and most recent three-year change is in effect beginning 10/01/2025 with an increase of 9.5%.
The adjusted public swimming pool construction permit and license fee schedule based on the pool surface area is as follows and is effective through 2028. Spray pad fee is based on tank area, not footprint of spray area, and are generally 500 sq ft or less.
Swimming Pool Fee Category |
Adjusted Fee |
---|---|
CP 0 - 500 sq. ft. |
$883 |
CP 501 - 1,500 sq. ft. |
$1,126 |
CP 1,501 - 2,400 sq. ft. |
$1,283 |
CP 2,401 - 4,000 sq. ft. |
$2,088 |
CP 4,001+ sq. ft. |
$2,892 |
Modification CP |
$442 |
Initial license 0 - 500 sq. ft. |
$883 |
Initial license 501 - 1,000 sq. ft. |
$965 |
Initial license 1,001 - 1,500 sq. ft. |
$1,005 |
Initial license 1,501 - 2,000 sq. ft. |
$1,046 |
Initial license 2,001 - 2,500 sq. ft. |
$1,126 |
Initial license 2,501 - 3,500 sq. ft. |
$1,283 |
Initial license 3,501 - 4,500 sq. ft. |
$1,446 |
Initial license 4,501+ sq. ft. |
$1,605 |
Initial license modification |
$442 |
Renewal license by December 31 |
$89 |
Late fee after December 31 to April 30 |
$89 + $110 |
Lapsed fee after April 30 |
$89 + $164 |
License transfer |
$66 |
Pre-printed license invoices that are mailed to public swimming pool owners, generally in October, will have the correct licensing fee. Please note that the late fee adds $110 to the annual renewal fee and is assessed after December 31 through April 30. The lapsed fee adds another $64 to the annual renewal fee and is assessed after April 30.
Please note that local health departments are entitled to, and may collect, additional fees for services provided, such as swimming pool inspections. Please contact your local health department for their fee information and schedule. Please do not send the local health department inspection fee to EGLE.