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Building In Oakland Township
Lots in Oakland Township tend to be larger, and many rely on a well and a septic system instead of public water and sewer.
We work alongside your architect or designer. They lead the design. We help make sure it fits the lot and the township’s rules, keep you informed at every step, and build it with care.
Oakland Township Requirements
Well And Septic
Most lots here are on a well and a septic system. We secure the county permit early, before design goes too far.
Lakes, Streams And Wetlands
Water shapes where a home can sit. We place the house and the septic field with it in mind from the first sketch.
Trees
Mature trees are a large part of what makes these lots. We plan the home around them and handle the tree permit.
Permits
We prepare the application, file it with the Building Department and see it through to approval.
While We Are Building
We keep to the township’s working hours and keep the site in order.
Taking Down An Old House
Replacing an older home? We handle the demolition permit and the utility, well and septic shutoffs.
This page is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. Oakland Township decides what is allowed on each property, and its rules change. For anything official, the Oakland Township Building Department is on (248) 651-6930.
Questions About Building In Oakland Township
Will a new home in Oakland Township be on a well and a septic system?
Many lots in the township use them. The township’s requirements list a septic permit from Oakland County before the township issues a building permit. We check what your lot has and arrange the county permit early.
How far from a stream, lake or wetland does Oakland Township place a new home?
The township sets this for each lot. Its guide lists at least 100 feet from a free-flowing lake or stream for a home and its septic field, and a 25-foot strip beside a wetland. We look at this with you early and confirm with the township.
What do the tree rules in Oakland Township say about clearing for a new home?
Tree rules are set by the township. As published, clearing outside the house area in a subdivision comes under the tree permit. We check what applies to your property with the township before any tree is touched.
How long does Oakland Township say a home permit takes to process?
The township says home permits take between four and six weeks to process. That is the township’s own estimate, and it does not include the time to prepare the drawings or to get the county’s septic permit.
Which days and hours does Oakland Township list for building work?
The township sets the hours. They are listed as 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Friday.
This is general information, not legal advice or an official answer. Oakland Township decides what is allowed on each property. Sources: the Oakland Township pages linked above. Checked October 11, 2026.
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