Kaleva, MI · Manistee County

No notary required

Temporary Dwelling Application

Property owners apply to the Village of Kaleva to occupy a temporary dwelling while a single-family home is being constructed or remodeled.

What this form is

Use this application to request permission to occupy a temporary dwelling, such as an RV, trailer, or other temporary structure, while a single-family dwelling is being constructed or remodeled. It asks for applicant and property details, occupancy dates, reasons for the temporary dwelling, utilities and facilities, and information about permits. Include a site plan and a list of neighbors consulted; the form says a permit will not be issued for longer than six months without Planning Commission approval.

Who needs it

A property owner seeking to occupy a temporary dwelling while a single-family dwelling is being constructed or remodeled should submit this application to the Zoning Administrator.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Village of Kaleva, 9208 Kauko Street, P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, or email [email protected]. Include the required site plan and neighbor list; check the Village fee schedule for the cost.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the signer to verify the information but does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Temporary Dwelling Application and review its instructions and checklist.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide applicant and property details, occupancy dates, reasons, utilities, facilities, and expected completion date for the permanent dwelling.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    Attach a site plan showing the temporary dwelling location and a list of neighbors consulted.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Send the application to the Village of Kaleva by mail or email. Check the Village fee schedule for the project cost.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Temporary Dwelling Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks you to verify that the information is true and accurate.
How do I submit the Temporary Dwelling Application?
Send it to the Village of Kaleva at 9208 Kauko Street, P.O. Box 45, Kaleva, MI 49645, or email [email protected]. Include the site plan and neighbor list.
What attachments does the application require?
Attach a site plan showing the temporary dwelling location and a list of the names and addresses of neighbors you consulted.
How long can a temporary dwelling permit last?
The application says a permit will not be issued for longer than six months. Extended permit use requires Planning Commission approval.

Need something notarized?

This Temporary Dwelling Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.