Zeeland, MI · Ottawa County
Building Permit Application
Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors use this application to request a Zeeland building permit and provide project, contact, and value information.
What this form is
The Building Permit Application requests approval for construction work in Zeeland and asks for the job location, owner or agent, contractor, architect or engineer, project type, work description, and project value. The city requires a building permit before work starts. Commercial and industrial projects require four sets of stamped plans and a PDF; residential projects require two sets of plans. Separate permits are required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.
Who needs it
A property owner, authorized agent, or contractor seeking a building permit for a project in Zeeland needs to complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the City of Zeeland Community Development Department, 21 S Elm St, Zeeland, MI 49464, or email [email protected]. Make checks payable to City of Zeeland; unpaid submissions are placed on hold.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide the job location, owner or agent, contractor, project details, total project value, and applicant signature and date.
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Gather Required Plans
Include four sets of stamped plans and a PDF for commercial or industrial projects, or two sets of plans for residential projects.
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Submit to the City
Send the application to the Community Development Department by mail or email. Make checks payable to City of Zeeland.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Building Permit Application?
- Property owners, authorized agents, and contractors use it to request a building permit and provide project details, contact information, and the total improvement value.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Send it to the City of Zeeland Community Development Department at 21 S Elm St, Zeeland, MI 49464, or email [email protected]. Checks are payable to City of Zeeland.
- What plans must I include?
- Submit four sets of stamped plans and a PDF for commercial or industrial projects, or two sets of plans for residential projects. Separate permits are required for electrical, mechanical, and plumbing work.