Electrical Permit
Send completed electrical permit application and fee to: Electric Guy, PO Box 555 City, State, 00000. phone: 222-222-2222. Make checks payable to Township Hall.
Electrical Permit Application (PDF) ->
Plumbing Permit
Permit applications for state issued permits should be sent to the address on the front of this application: Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth Bureau of Construction Codes & Fire Safety. P.O. Box 30255 Lansing, Ml 48909, (517) 241-9313. Website – www.michigan.gov/bccfs. Make checks payable to the “State of Michigan”.
If you are not sure whether a state permit or a local permit is appropriate, contact our office or your local building inspector. Questions regarding state issued permits may be directed to the Office of Management Services. Permit Section at 517-241-9313. Code questions may be directed to the Plumbing Division at 517-241-9330.
Plumbing Permit Application (PDF) ->
Mechanical Permit
Send completed Mechanical Permit Application to the Township Hall. Make checks payable to Township Hall.
Mechanical Permit Application (PDF) ->
Zoning Permit, Building Permit
Application and required additional information with $20 zoning fee must be delivered to the Township Hall, Attention: Zoning Administrator.
Zoning Permit Application, Building Permit and Plan Examination (PDF) ->
Homestead Exemption
Mail your completed Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit to, or bring it into the Township Hall. DO NOT send this form directly to the Department of Treasury.
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit (PDF) ->
Driveway Permit
Fill out the Driveway Permit Application and send it to the Van Buren County Road Commission, Attention Permit Department, 325 W. James Street, Post Office Box 156, Lawrence, Michigan, 49064. Office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The telephone number is (269) 674-8011.
There is NO application fee associated with this permit. Application requires the signature of the Permit Holder/Applicant and also the contractor if one has been designated. The permit, when issued, is returned to the applicant with a copy to the contractor.
Driveway Permit Application (PDF) ->
Commercial Driveway Permit
Fill out the Commercial Driveway Permit Application and send it to the Van Buren County Road Commission, Attention Permit Department, 325 W. James Street, Post Office Box 156, Lawrence, Michigan, 49064. Office hours 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The telephone number is (269) 674-8011.
There is an application fee associated with this permit. Application requires the signature of the Permit Holder/Applicant and also the contractor if one has been designated. The permit, when issued, is returned to the applicant with a copy to the contractor.
Commercial Driveway Permit Application (PDF) ->
Fuel Wood Permit
Application to collect (felled trees) firewood in specific zones in Columbia Township. Send application to Van Buren County Road Commission, 325 W. James Street. P.O. Box 156 Lawrence, Michigan 49064, (269) 674-8011.
Application For Fuel Wood Permit (PDF) ->
Kal-Haven Trail Group Use Permit
Application for Group Use of Kal-Haven/Van Buren Trail. Van Buren County Road Commission, 325 W. James Street. P.O. Box 156 Lawrence, Michigan 49064, (269) 674-8011.
Kal-Haven Trail Group Use (PDF) ->