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Building Services

Building Services oversees all new construction and additions to existing buildings in the city, including industrial, commercial and residential properties. The Department also ensures that all construction meets State of Michigan Codes. Building Division inspectors review construction at certain stages and at the conclusion of all projects to ensure compliance with all the City's Building Codes and Construction Standards.

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April 29, 2024
Fire Department Receives $20,000 Grant Award
April 15, 2024
Sage Foundation Awards $15,000 to Art Trail Tecumseh
April 10, 2024
Water Tower Project Information
April 08, 2024
100 Days Until Tecumseh's Bicentennial Celebration
February 05, 2024
Master Plan Update for Evans Street Corridor
February 05, 2024
City of Tecumseh featured in Business View Magazine
January 16, 2024
TLC Community Credit Union donates $10,000 to the City of Tecumseh Fire Department
January 15, 2024
Public Hearing Notice - For Michigan Community Development Block Grant
December 19, 2023
Tecumseh Recognized for their Business Support
December 13, 2023
Madison Frisch Joins City Staff
December 11, 2023
Seeking Alternates to Serve on Zoning Board of Appeals
December 07, 2023
Match on Main Grant Program Open
September 13, 2023
City receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting
August 10, 2023
Read about the Public Input Meeting for the Evans Street Corridor
July 05, 2023
Public Meeting Information and Purchase Agreement Signed For Former Herrick Hospital
June 13, 2023
Tecumseh Receives Grant Award for Standish Dam
June 13, 2023
Public Meeting Set for Commercial Rehabilitation District
June 13, 2023
Tecumseh Fire Chief Joe Tuckey retiring June 30
June 01, 2023
Construction begins on new Arby's location
May 18, 2023
Amy Slupe will serve as the new director of Tecumseh Center for the Arts.
May 08, 2023
Next Steps for Hayden Ford Mill
May 02, 2023
Sage Foundation Awards Grant to Tecumseh's Art Trail
April 07, 2023
Match on Main Grant Awarded to Sunset Ridge BBQ
April 06, 2023
Lenawee Community Foundation Awards $20,000 to Music Park
March 23, 2023
Council approves Scot Long as next fire chief
February 13, 2023
City moves to new online bill pay service
January 18, 2023
Tecumseh Business Owner & Resident Earns 1st Specialty Baking Certificate in the Country
September 01, 2022
Boulevard paving project aims to improve safety
May 21, 2022
Tecumseh City Council inks new fire, rescue contract with Tecumseh Township
May 12, 2022
Tecumseh Camera Shop Closing After 75 Years
April 20, 2022
Tecumseh has list of 18 road projects, road diet to be completed this summer
March 31, 2022
Tecumseh Bread & Pastry to Expand
March 16, 2022
The Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce has Hired a New Farmers Market Manager
March 10, 2022
City of Tecumseh Lands First Business for Business & Technology Campus
February 16, 2022
Justin of the Land and Sea Pottery Studio to open on South Evans Street
January 26, 2022
Tecumseh Police Recue Dog from Standish Dam
December 22, 2021
Adams Park Re-Design to Include Ampitheatre
November 22, 2021
Chicago Boulevard will see a "road diet" in 2022
October 27, 2021
Lenawee County Commission Approves Purchase of former Tecumseh Products property
October 13, 2021
Tecumseh's Mayor chosen as Musgrove Evans Award Recipient
October 06, 2021
City Resolution to support Project Phoenix
September 15, 2021
Evans Park & Adams Park Improvements
September 08, 2021
Brookside Cemetery Grows with New Roads &  Columbarium
June 23, 2021
City Residents to Have Option of Using Totes or Bags for Trash
June 01, 2021
Tecumseh Brewing Company to Expand!
May 27, 2021
City of Tecumseh selected to host development fellow for ´21-22
April 28, 2021
Developers Seek Tax Credits for Tecumseh Schools Administrative Building's Redevelopment
April 07, 2021
City agrees to sell 20 acres for $3 million development
April 07, 2021
Purchase Agreement on the Sale of the Hayden-Ford Mill Building Approved
March 03, 2021
Tecumseh & Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce Announcing Partnership
February 10, 2021
Survey to help form future of downtown
January 27, 2021
Dollar General reopens after restoration from arson fire
January 27, 2021
Family Farm & Home set to open next month
January 14, 2021
New restaurant to Tecumseh, Peppers Mexican Grill opens
January 07, 2021
Grey Fox Floral/Tecumseh Coins Re-opening in New Building
December 04, 2020
City Manager Celebrates 5 Years
October 13, 2020
City Announces MLK Community Spirit Award
October 12, 2020
Gift moves sculpture park at Tecumseh Center for the Arts forward
September 24, 2020
Tecumseh businesses have jobs to fill
April 15, 2020
City Publishes Online Shopping Guide
January 30, 2020
City of Tecumseh named Redevelopment Ready Community by MEDC
December 18, 2019
Tecumseh recognized as a ´Must See' during the holidays
December 04, 2019
City of Tecumseh Certified as Redevelopment Ready Community
November 20, 2019
City of Tecumseh purchases Hamblin Company
November 04, 2019
2019 Musgrove Evans Award Recipients - Gary & Garna Naugle
October 10, 2019
Development Proposal for South Evans Street Corridor to include Lofts & Event Space
September 06, 2019
Movie scene filming in Tecumseh
September 05, 2019
City of Tecumseh Promotes Within for New Parks & Recreation Director
August 29, 2019
State Grant of $80,000 Awarded to Adrian-Tecumseh Smart Zone
August 01, 2019
Tecumseh Center for the Arts Has a Record Season
November 17, 2014
Tecumseh Brewing Company - featured in "The Review" Michigan Municiple League's November/December Magazine
May 19, 2014
Tecumseh included in summer Pure Michigan campaign
Please contact the Building Services Department at 517-423-2107, press option 4
All permit forms can be emailed to: buildingservices@tecumsehmi.gov or faxed to 517-423-3610

OUR SERVICES:
Issuing building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits, site plan review, zoning compliance, property maintenance complaints, noxious weed complaints, setting Zoning Board of Appeals dates, Planning Commission meetings, Historic Preservation Commission meetings, Construction Board of Appeals, Property Maintenance Board of Appeals and similar matters. Ed Engle is the Development Services Director, Building Inspector and Zoning Administrator.



Useful Phone Numbers:
State of Michigan (Administration)  (517) 241-9302
MISS DIG  (800) 482-7171
Consumers Energy (Gas & Electric)  (800) 477-5050
Lenawee County Health Department  (517) 264-5204
Midwest Energy Cooperative  (800) 492-5989
Midwest Energy Cooperative  (517) 263-1808



Welcome To Tecumseh

Tecumseh, Michigan, is a vibrant small community, situated 25 miles southwest of Ann Arbor, and 45 miles northwest of Toledo. Nestled into the rolling landscape of Lenawee County, the city's location provides easy access to major highways and transportation hubs. Tecumseh is home to over 8,600 residents and 300 innovative businesses, with over 350 acres of parks, a performing arts theater, and numerous festivals throughout the year.
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