Swimming Pools & Spas in Oakland County, MI (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Oakland County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Oakland County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Pool Permits
Oakland County does not issue residential swimming pool permits directly. Public pools must be reviewed and permitted by EGLE under MCL 333.12522, while residential pools require a local township/city building permit under the Michigan Residential Code Appendix G. Oakland County Health Division inspects all public pools countywide.
Oakland County Swimming Pool Permits and Construction Review
Some RestrictionsMCL 333.12522(1)–(2)
(1) The department shall review the design, construction, and operation of public swimming pools as necessary to safeguard the public health and to prevent the transmission of disease and the occurrence of accidents resulting from their use. (2) The department shall promulgate rules to carry out sections 12521 to 12534.
Swimming Pools & Spas by City in Oakland County
1 cities in Oakland County have their own swimming pools & spas rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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