Michigan: what each city requires before you sell
Several Michigan counties and townships require the private well and septic system to be evaluated before a property is sold, under Time of Transfer rules.
11 municipalities tracked · 11 with a requirement at sale
By county: Antrim County
Northern Michigan
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie CountyBenzie County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Elk Rapids TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Kalkaska CountyKalkaska County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Leelanau CountyLeelanau County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Long Lake TownshipGrand Traverse County | Septic inspection at time of property transfer | Required at sale | |
| Manistee CountyManistee County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Milton TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Torch Lake TownshipAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Village of Elk RapidsAntrim County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale |
Central Michigan
| City | What is required | Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella CountyIsabella County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale | |
| Secord TownshipGladwin County | Time of Transfer septic and well evaluation | Required at sale |
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