Portland, MI · Ionia County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, lessees, and authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for construction, repairs, alterations, demolition, or other listed work.
What this form is
The application collects the project location, owner or lessee information, contractor and design professional details, type of work, building characteristics, dimensions, construction value, and work description. It also includes a City of Portland zoning compliance verification section for the project. The form states that the permit will not be processed without the contractor’s email and construction value.
Who needs it
Owners, lessees, or authorized agents seeking a building permit for work in Portland should complete this application.
How to submit it
The form lists Municipal Inspection Services Inc. as the administrator and provides [email protected] and 517-622-8822. It does not state a submission address or portal.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it includes a sworn certification, but no notarial certificate or separate notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Project Details
Fill in the property, applicant, contractor, project, building, construction value, and work description fields.
- 3
Complete Zoning Verification
Complete the City of Portland zoning compliance verification section as applicable.
- 4
Sign And Date
Sign and date the application; the form accepts a typed name as an electronic signature.
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Contact The Administrator
The form lists Municipal Inspection Services Inc. at [email protected] and 517-622-8822.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It includes a sworn certification, but no notarial certificate or separate notarized attachment.
- Who can complete the Building Permit Application?
- The form provides for an owner or lessee to apply, and it states that an agent may apply when authorized by the owner.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for the property and applicant details, contractor and design professional information, project type, building characteristics, dimensions, construction value, and work description.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form names Municipal Inspection Services Inc. as administrator and lists [email protected] and 517-622-8822. It does not specify a submission address or portal.