How do I upload a swimming pool construction permit application?
- Adrienne Schafer
- Basaran, Kristen (EGLE)
- Mary Nuznov
Filling out the form and paying the fee
Download the Swimming Pool Construction Permit Application Form.
Complete the Application.
Pay the application fee online through Pay Place. Print the receipt.
Note: You must enter the correct code for the type of permit you are applying for in Pay Place. The codes are listed in the table below.
Note: Spray Pad fee is based on tank area, not footprint of spray area, and are generally 500 sq ft or less. Pool replacements have the same fee as a new pool. There is no fee to renew or transfer a construction permit.
Upload payment receipt, Application, and one (1) copy of digital plans through MiEHDWIS, following the instructions below.
Construction Type | PayPlace Permit Code | Fee Amount |
|---|---|---|
New pool 500 square feet in area or less | SPCP1 | $806 |
New pool 500 to 1,500 square feet in area | SPCP2 | $1,028 |
New pool 1,501 to 2,400 square feet in area | SPCP3 | $1,172 |
New pool 2,401 to 4,000 square feet in area | SPCP4 | $1,907 |
New pool more than 4,000 square feet in area | SPCP5 | $2,641 |
Modification of an existing pool | SPCPM | $404 |
Uploading to MiEHDWIS
For brand new pools (not modifications), likely the pool entity and ID does not yet exist in MiEHDWIS. You will need to first create a new entity following How do I create a new entity?
Click on Create Activity.
From the dropdown, select the Entity Type of Swimming Pool Establishment.
Select the Submit a Swimming Pool File.
Type in the Entity Name or Entity ID to ensure that the file is connected to the correct Entity upon submission. Confirm that the Entity Name matches the Entity ID.
Click Create.
At this point, you will be taken to the Activity page and are assigned a unique Activity ID (ACT-XXXX).
On this page, you may click Upload Attachment to upload files to Customer Attachments, use the Send Message tool to send a message to the appropriate DWEHD staff member, view the Status and Timeline, as well as complete any Tasks, if applicable.
To upload the payment receipt, Application, and one (1) copy of digital plans, click Upload Attachment in the Customer Attachments section.
Scroll down the page to Customer Attachments card and click the Upload Attachment button.  |
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Select the files to upload.
Complete the information on the File Upload card and Save
Helpful Tip: Try to be as accurate as possible with the File Name section of the File Upload card. For example, “2024_Reciept_Construction”
When all files are attached, click Submit Files to send document to EGLE.
Still need help? Submit a ticket to the MiEHDWIS Help Desk and someone from our team will get back with you.
If you need this information in an alternate format, please contact EGLE-MiEHDWIS@Michigan.gov.