Written & reviewed by Jason Verdelli
Founder of BathGuide · 20+ yrs in home remodeling consumer research · Editorial standards · Reviewed July 3, 2026
At-a-glance
- Licensing body: Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA)
- License threshold: Residential Builder OR Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license required for any project over $600
- Permit authority: City or township building department
- Typical fees: $100–$400 for a bathroom remodel permit
License categories
For bathroom remodels, the Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license is typical. Residential Builder covers new construction and full remodels. Both are acceptable for bathroom work.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the threshold?+
$600 in project value.
Deep-dive planning guides
ADA Bathroom Requirements
Plain-English reference for ADA and aging-in-place bathroom design: clearances, grab bar heights, roll-in showers, toilets, and sinks - with what actually matters at home vs. commercial code.
Bathroom Remodel Timeline
How long a bathroom remodel actually takes, day-by-day breakdown for tub-to-shower, walk-in shower, and full remodels, plus the delays no one warns you about.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion
Everything about converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower: cost ranges, plumbing changes, resale impact, and how to pick between acrylic, tile, and semi-custom options.
Michigan-specific planning guides
ADA Bathroom Requirements in Michigan
Plain-English reference for ADA and aging-in-place bathroom design: clearances, grab bar heights, roll-in showers, toilets, and sinks - with what actually matters at home vs. commercial code.
Bathroom Remodel Timeline in Michigan
How long a bathroom remodel actually takes, day-by-day breakdown for tub-to-shower, walk-in shower, and full remodels, plus the delays no one warns you about.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion in Michigan
Everything about converting a bathtub to a walk-in shower: cost ranges, plumbing changes, resale impact, and how to pick between acrylic, tile, and semi-custom options.
Walk-in Shower Guide in Michigan
The complete walk-in shower reference: curbless vs. curbed, pan types, glass options, linear vs. center drains, and waterproofing standards that determine 20-year lifespan.
Questions to Ask a Bathroom Remodeler in Michigan
The bathroom remodel questionnaire that separates real contractors from ones you'll regret hiring. Licensing, insurance, subs, timeline, payment schedule, warranty, and the questions most homeowners forget to ask.
Permits in other states
Pennsylvania Permits & Licensing
All contractors performing home-improvement work over $5,000/year must register (HIC number)
Maryland Permits & Licensing
All contractors performing home-improvement work of any dollar amount must hold an MHIC license
Virginia Permits & Licensing
Class C license required for projects $1,000–$10,000; Class B $10,000–$120,000; Class A over $120,000
North Carolina Permits & Licensing
General Contractor license required for projects over $30,000
South Carolina Permits & Licensing
Residential builder license required for projects over $5,000; specialty license under that
Georgia Permits & Licensing
Residential Basic Contractor license for projects up to $500,000; Residential Light Commercial over that
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