Howard City, MI · Montcalm County
Chicken Permit Application
Howard City residents use this application to request a new or renewal permit before keeping chickens on their property.
What this form is
This application requests a new or renewal chicken permit and includes the Village’s chicken-keeping requirements. Applicants provide contact and property information, sign and initial acknowledgments, and include a site plan showing where they live and intend to build a coop and keep chickens. The application states that village approval is required before obtaining chickens, the fee is $10, and permits must be renewed each January 1.
Who needs it
Howard City residents seeking approval to keep chickens on their property must complete this application and include a site plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer also initials the requirements, and no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Chicken Permit Application PDF for a new or renewal permit.
- 2
Complete And Sign
Provide your contact and property information, select new or renewal, sign and date, and initial the listed requirements.
- 3
Gather The Site Plan
Include a site plan drawing showing where you live and intend to build a coop and keep chickens.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Chicken Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application and initials the requirements; no notarized or sworn attachment is mentioned.
- How do I submit the Chicken Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application includes a site plan and lists a $10 permit fee.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a site plan drawing showing where you live and intend to build a coop and keep the chickens. Complete the applicant information and initial the listed requirements.
- When must I renew a chicken permit?
- The application says permits must be renewed each January 1. It also includes a renewal option and states that permits are annual.