Mendon, MI · St. Joseph County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit and provide project details and required supporting documentation.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for work such as a new building, addition, alteration, repair, or wrecking. The form asks for property, owner, contractor, project, and building details, along with a signed certification. It also lists documentation to submit or justify as not applicable, including proof of ownership, a site plan, drawings, estimated project cost, and applicable approvals.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for a building permit should complete this form and provide the required project documentation.
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 form lists supporting documents and approvals, but does not require a notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Provide the property, owner, contractor, project, and building information requested, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Check the form's documentation list and include required items or justify them as not applicable.
- 4
Submit The Application
Submit the application and supporting documents 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 Building Permit Application?
- No. The application asks for the applicant's signature and application date, but does not require a notary or a notarized attachment.
- What documents should I provide with the application?
- The form lists proof of ownership, a site plan, two complete sets of drawings, estimated project cost, and applicable permits or approvals. Indicate by checkmark which items are enclosed or justify as not applicable.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.