Howard City, MI · Montcalm County
Chicken Permit Application
Howard City residents apply for permission to keep chickens by completing this application, acknowledging the permit requirements, and providing a site plan.
What this form is
This application is for residents seeking an annual permit to keep chickens in the Village of Howard City. It asks for applicant contact information, a signature, initials confirming the applicant has read the requirements, and a site plan showing the home, proposed coop, and chicken area. The ordinance also requires written property-owner consent when the owner differs from the applicant.
Who needs it
Residents seeking to keep chickens in the Village of Howard City must apply and receive Village approval before obtaining chickens.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Village of Howard City, 125 Shaw Street, P.O. Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329. The form lists a $10 permit fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the form asks the applicant to sign and initial the requirements, with no sworn or notarized attachment stated.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Chicken Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter your contact information, sign and date the application, and initial each listed requirement.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Include a site plan showing your home and where you intend to build a coop and keep chickens.
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Submit To The Village
Submit the application and listed $10 permit fee to the Village of Howard City at 125 Shaw Street, P.O. Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks the applicant to sign and initial the requirements, and no sworn or notarized attachment is stated.
- How do I submit the Chicken Permit Application?
- Submit it to the Village of Howard City at 125 Shaw Street, P.O. Box 510, Howard City, MI 49329. The form lists a $10 permit fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a site plan drawing showing where you live and where you intend to build a coop and keep the chickens. Written property-owner consent is required if the owner differs from the applicant.
- Do I need approval before getting chickens?
- Yes. The application says you must first receive Village of Howard City approval before obtaining chickens.