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Best Michigan Counties for Off-Grid Living

County-level discovery signals for off-grid research, with emphasis on land, climate, solar, access, and local rules.

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A high ranking means a county is worth researching first. It is not legal advice, a recommendation to buy land, or proof that any parcel will qualify for a specific use.

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#1Alcona CountyPartially sourced5

Alcona County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#2Alger CountyPartially sourced5

Alger County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#3Baraga CountyPartially sourced5

Baraga County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#4Clare CountyPartially sourced5

Clare County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#5Crawford CountyPartially sourced5

Crawford County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#6Gogebic CountyPartially sourced5

Gogebic County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#7Iron CountyPartially sourced5

Iron County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#8Keweenaw CountyPartially sourced5

Keweenaw County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#9Lake CountyPartially sourced5

Lake County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#10Luce CountyPartially sourced5

Luce County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#11Montmorency CountyPartially sourced5

Montmorency County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#12Ogemaw CountyPartially sourced5

Ogemaw County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#13Ontonagon CountyPartially sourced5

Ontonagon County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#14Osceola CountyPartially sourced5

Osceola County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#15Oscoda CountyPartially sourced5

Oscoda County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#16Roscommon CountyPartially sourced5

Roscommon County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#17Schoolcraft CountyPartially sourced5

Schoolcraft County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#18Benzie CountyPartially sourced4

Benzie County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#19Chippewa CountyPartially sourced4

Chippewa County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#20Mackinac CountyPartially sourced4

Mackinac County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#21Manistee CountyPartially sourced4

Manistee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#22Menominee CountyPartially sourced4

Menominee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#23Missaukee CountyPartially sourced4

Missaukee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#24Presque Isle CountyPartially sourced4

Presque Isle County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#25Allegan CountyPartially sourced3

Allegan County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#26Alpena CountyPartially sourced3

Alpena County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#27Antrim CountyPartially sourced3

Antrim County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#28Arenac CountyPartially sourced3

Arenac County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#29Barry CountyPartially sourced3

Barry County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#30Bay CountyPartially sourced3

Bay County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#31Berrien CountyPartially sourced3

Berrien County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#32Branch CountyPartially sourced3

Branch County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#33Calhoun CountyPartially sourced3

Calhoun County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#34Cass CountyPartially sourced3

Cass County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#35Charlevoix CountyPartially sourced3

Charlevoix County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#36Cheboygan CountyPartially sourced3

Cheboygan County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#37Clinton CountyPartially sourced3

Clinton County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#38Delta CountyPartially sourced3

Delta County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#39Dickinson CountyPartially sourced3

Dickinson County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#40Eaton CountyPartially sourced3

Eaton County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#41Emmet CountyPartially sourced3

Emmet County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#42Gladwin CountyPartially sourced3

Gladwin County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#43Grand Traverse CountyPartially sourced3

Grand Traverse County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#44Gratiot CountyPartially sourced3

Gratiot County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#45Hillsdale CountyPartially sourced3

Hillsdale County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#46Houghton CountyPartially sourced3

Houghton County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#47Huron CountyPartially sourced3

Huron County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#48Ionia CountyPartially sourced3

Ionia County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#49Iosco CountyPartially sourced3

Iosco County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#50Isabella CountyPartially sourced3

Isabella County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#51Jackson CountyPartially sourced3

Jackson County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#52Kalamazoo CountyPartially sourced3

Kalamazoo County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#53Kalkaska CountyPartially sourced3

Kalkaska County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#54Lapeer CountyPartially sourced3

Lapeer County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#55Lenawee CountyPartially sourced3

Lenawee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#56Livingston CountyPartially sourced3

Livingston County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#57Marquette CountyPartially sourced3

Marquette County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#58Mason CountyPartially sourced3

Mason County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#59Mecosta CountyPartially sourced3

Mecosta County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#60Midland CountyPartially sourced3

Midland County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#61Monroe CountyPartially sourced3

Monroe County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#62Montcalm CountyPartially sourced3

Montcalm County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#63Muskegon CountyPartially sourced3

Muskegon County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#64Newaygo CountyPartially sourced3

Newaygo County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#65Oceana CountyPartially sourced3

Oceana County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#66Otsego CountyPartially sourced3

Otsego County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#67Saginaw CountyPartially sourced3

Saginaw County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#68Sanilac CountyPartially sourced3

Sanilac County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#69Shiawassee CountyPartially sourced3

Shiawassee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#70St. Clair CountyPartially sourced3

St. Clair County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#71St. Joseph CountyPartially sourced3

St. Joseph County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#72Tuscola CountyPartially sourced3

Tuscola County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#73Van Buren CountyPartially sourced3

Van Buren County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#74Wexford CountyPartially sourced3

Wexford County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#75Genesee CountyPartially sourced2

Genesee County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#76Ingham CountyPartially sourced2

Ingham County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#77Kent CountyPartially sourced2

Kent County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#78Leelanau CountyPartially sourced2

Leelanau County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#79Ottawa CountyPartially sourced2

Ottawa County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#80Washtenaw CountyPartially sourced2

Washtenaw County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#81Macomb CountyPartially sourced1

Macomb County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#82Oakland CountyPartially sourced1

Oakland County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

#83Wayne CountyPartially sourced1

Wayne County has a first-pass Michigan source-discovery record. Tiny home, RV, off-grid, container-home, ADU, water, septic, wetlands, floodplain, shoreline, access, and construction-permit feasibility should be confirmed through the township, city, or village, county health department, EGLE resources where applicable, subdivision documents, private covenants, and parcel-level research before purchase.

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