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Highest Freedom Score Counties in Michigan

A blended county-level discovery score for affordable land, alternative housing fit, taxes, solar, and broadband.

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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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#1Luce CountyPartially sourced79

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.

#2Oscoda CountyPartially sourced79

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.

#3Ontonagon CountyPartially sourced78

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.

#4Alcona CountyPartially sourced77

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.

#5Schoolcraft CountyPartially sourced77

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.

#6Lake CountyPartially sourced75

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.

#7Osceola CountyPartially sourced73

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.

#8Alger CountyPartially sourced72

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.

#9Baraga CountyPartially sourced72

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.

#10Ogemaw CountyPartially sourced69

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.

#11Roscommon CountyPartially sourced69

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.

#12Crawford CountyPartially sourced68

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.

#13Montmorency CountyPartially sourced68

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.

#14Clare CountyPartially sourced67

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.

#15Keweenaw CountyPartially sourced67

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.

#16Gogebic CountyPartially sourced66

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.

#17Iron CountyPartially sourced66

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.

#18Menominee CountyPartially sourced64

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.

#19Benzie CountyPartially sourced62

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.

#20Kalkaska CountyPartially sourced61

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.

#21Marquette CountyPartially sourced61

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.

#22Presque Isle CountyPartially sourced61

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.

#23Manistee CountyPartially sourced60

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.

#24Oceana CountyPartially sourced57

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.

#25St. Clair CountyPartially sourced57

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.

#26Van Buren CountyPartially sourced57

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.

#27Antrim CountyPartially sourced56

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.

#28Iosco CountyPartially sourced56

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.

#29Missaukee CountyPartially sourced56

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.

#30Mackinac CountyPartially sourced55

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.

#31Wexford CountyPartially sourced55

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.

#32Saginaw CountyPartially sourced54

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.

#33Chippewa CountyPartially sourced53

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.

#34Emmet CountyPartially sourced53

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.

#35Lapeer CountyPartially sourced53

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.

#36Newaygo CountyPartially sourced53

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.

#37Otsego CountyPartially sourced53

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.

#38Cass CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#39Charlevoix CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#40Cheboygan CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#41Hillsdale CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#42Livingston CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#43Sanilac CountyPartially sourced52

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.

#44Allegan CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#45Arenac CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#46Barry CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#47Berrien CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#48Branch CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#49Gladwin CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#50Ionia CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#51Mason CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#52Mecosta CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#53Monroe CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#54St. Joseph CountyPartially sourced51

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.

#55Alpena CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#56Clinton CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#57Delta CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#58Eaton CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#59Gratiot CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#60Houghton CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#61Huron CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#62Jackson CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#63Kalamazoo CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#64Lenawee CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#65Montcalm CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#66Muskegon CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#67Shiawassee CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#68Tuscola CountyPartially sourced50

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.

#69Bay CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#70Calhoun CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#71Dickinson CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#72Grand Traverse CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#73Isabella CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#74Midland CountyPartially sourced49

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.

#75Ingham CountyPartially sourced37

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.

#76Leelanau CountyPartially sourced37

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.

#77Genesee CountyPartially sourced36

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.

#78Kent CountyPartially sourced34

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.

#79Ottawa CountyPartially sourced34

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 sourced33

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 sourced29

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 sourced29

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 sourced23

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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