Washtenaw County will Expedite Building Permits for Residents Affected by the Dexter Tornado

The Washtenaw County Building Inspection Division will be giving priority to permit applications that are submitted as a result of the March 15 tornado that damaged over 100 homes and businesses in Dexter.

Residents who submit permit applications for work on homes and businesses damaged by the storm will be processed as expeditiously as possible, according to a press release from the Washtenaw County Building Inspection Division.

“Our building inspectors have been on the scene as part of the team assessing the damage from the tornado,” said Dick Fleece, department director. “They have seen firsthand the extent of the devastation in that area. Our goal is to see everyone back in their homes as quickly and as safely as possible.” 

Residents of the Huron Farms subdivision and other Village of Dexter, Webster Township and Scio Township areas should contact the Washtenaw County Building Inspection Division at 734-222-3900 for assistance in completing and submitting building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits. Residents concerned about the structural integrity of their homes are also encouraged to call.

Residents of the Carriage Hills subdivision and other Dexter Township areas can contact the Chelsea Area Construction Agency at 734-475-4420 for assistance.

For more information, contact the Washtenaw County Building Inspection Division at 734-222-3900 or visit http://buildinginspection.ewashtenaw.org.