Hartford, MI · Van Buren County
Building Permit Application
Hartford property owners or contractors use this application to request a building permit and provide project, property, applicant, and construction details.
What this form is
The City of Hartford requires this application to obtain a building permit; the form says a permit cannot be issued without it. It asks for the property and job location, estimated construction value and start date, owner or contractor details, design professional information, and a description of the work. Applicants must provide applicable license and insurance copies, and a site plan is required for a new structure or addition.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors applying for a Hartford building permit need to complete the application and provide the requested project information and supporting documents.
How to submit it
The form lists the Department of Building Inspection and Zoning and City of Hartford Municipal Inspection Authority LLC at 19 West Main Street, Hartford, MI 49057. It lists phone (269) 286-8484 and email [email protected]; permit fees are obtained from the office.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and homeowner policy sections require signatures, but the document does not require a sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Hartford Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, job location, applicant, design professional, and project details, then sign and date the applicable sections.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Provide applicable license and insurance certificate copies and include the site plan and drawings described on the form.
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Submit To The City
Use the Department of Building Inspection and Zoning or Municipal Inspection Authority contact details listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application includes signature and date lines but no notary block. The applicant and homeowner policy sections are signed without notarization.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- The form lists the Department of Building Inspection and Zoning and Municipal Inspection Authority LLC at 19 West Main Street, Hartford, MI 49057. It also provides a phone number and email.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for property and job location details, construction value and start date, owner or contractor information, design professional details, and a project description.
- What supporting materials does the application mention?
- The form requests applicable license and insurance certificate copies. It says a site plan is required for a new structure or addition and mentions drawings of structures or additions.