Houghton County, MI · Houghton County
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit Application
Houghton County property owners or their designated agents use this application to request a permit for qualifying earth changes and provide project and site details.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Houghton County · Houghton County, Houghton County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- Original source unavailable. Use the archived PDF.
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
Houghton County requires a Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit for earth changes within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or covering one acre or more. The application asks for applicant and property information, project size and timing, erosion-control plan details, and responsible parties. Submit it with a site plan and permit fee; a separate authorization letter is included for an agent applying on the landowner’s behalf.
Who needs it
Property owners or designated agents proposing earth changes within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or covering at least one acre, need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application, two sets of complete plans, and permit fee to the Houghton County Drain Commissioner, 401 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931. Checks are payable to Houghton County.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the included Letter of Authorization also requires the landowner’s signature, not notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download the Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter applicant, location, project, plan, and responsible-party information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather the Site Plans
Attach two sets of complete plans. Include the Letter of Authorization if the applicant or primary contact is not the landowner.
- 4
Submit to the County
Send the application, plans, and permit fee to the Houghton County Drain Commissioner. Make checks payable to Houghton County.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file this soil erosion permit application?
- A property owner or designated agent should apply for qualifying earth changes within 500 feet of a lake or stream, or covering one acre or more.
- What must accompany the application?
- Submit two sets of complete plans and a permit fee. The site plan must include the listed location, site, soil, drainage, sequencing, and erosion-control details.
- How do I submit the soil erosion permit application?
- Send the application, two sets of complete plans, and permit fee to the Houghton County Drain Commissioner at 401 E. Houghton Avenue, Houghton, MI 49931. Checks are payable to Houghton County.
- Do I need a notary for this soil erosion permit application?
- No. The application requires a signature and date, and the included Letter of Authorization requires the landowner’s signature; neither document indicates notarization.