Driveway and paving rules in Michigan
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
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Who licenses driveway and paving work
In Michigan, laying concrete on residential property needs a Maintenance and Alteration contractor license in the concrete trade, or a Residential Builder license, from the Bureau of Construction Codes (MCL 339.2401), unless the job is under $600.1-2
Driveways onto a state highway
The Michigan Department of Transportation issues right-of-way construction permits for driveways under Public Act 200 of 1969, the Driveway, Banner and Parade Act.3
Stormwater and shoreland limits
Under Part 91 of Michigan's Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, on soil erosion and sedimentation control, a permit is generally required for any earth change that disturbs 1 acre or more or is within 500 feet of a lake or stream.4
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Michigan
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Michigan
Michigan has 1,974 driveway contractors listed, and 1,559 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Michigan.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/mi/rules/