The Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) will never ask you to provide credit card numbers or other personal information by phone, text, email, or mail. LARA has identified fraudulent communications impersonating department staff. These scams may include requests for payment or personal information. Please do not respond to these messages and report any suspicious activity to LARA‑Safety@michigan.gov. (This email is for fraud purposes only; messages unrelated to LARA‑related fraud will not receive a response.)
Application Processing Time:
The length of time it takes to complete the application process is dependent upon workloads of local health authorities, the Bureau of Health Facilities Engineering Services, the Bureau of Fire Services and the Bureau of Child and Adult Licensing; and the applicant's compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements for licensure.
RELATED CONTENT
- Tutorial AFC for Application Inquiries
- Tutorial HFA for Application Inquiries
- Licensee/Applicant Rights
- AFC Family Home Technical Assistance Handbook - BCAL-PUB-340

- AFC Group Home Technical Assistance Handbook - BCAL-PUB-341

- HFA Technical Assistance Handbook - BCAL-PUB-342

- AFC Family Home Fire Safety Technical Assistance - BCAL-PUB-343

- Group Policy Content Worksheet

- Fire Safety Inspections
- On-site Inspection Worksheets
- Certification of Specialized Programs Application - BCAL-1609

- Appendix F Life Safety Code
- Medication Management Presentation
