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Public swimming pool permit and license fees

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%.

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    Annual license invoices are mailed in October. Pool owners can pay their invoices, download licenses, and make contact information updates via MiEHDWIS.

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.