Permits
Permits and Applications
Permits are required for construction activities on properties within the city. These applications are used to reduce potential hazards and unsafe construction practices. Please contact the Department of Community Development to learn more about these services at 269-329-4466.
FAQ’s for Permits Forms & Applications
Commercial Project Applications and Fees
Sign Guide
Backflow Prevention Test Form Soil Erosion Permit/Information
BS&A On-Line Account Registration Sign or Mural Permit
Commercial Development Application Special Land Use Permit
Contractor Registration Form Street Tree Application/Guide
Request for Certificate of Occupancy
Trade Permits - Apply Here
Trade Permits - Apply Here Trade Permits - Apply Here Trade Permits - Apply HTrade permits include: Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing Permits
All residential building projects require drawings and sketches for submittal. For additional information and guidance through this process please see our resources tab.
Buidling Fees
Residential New Home Guide
Contractor License Registration Residential Building Application
Trade Permits Apply Here
Trade permits include: Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Permits
Applications for residential projects may require trade permits. Please complete and submit any necessary applications for your project. Once your application is submitted please allow our staff time to process your application. Payments can be made online after the permit is processed by our staff. To make an online payment click on the green online payment button above.
Mechanical Permit Information Plumbing Permit Information
Residential Building Brochures
Accessory Building Guidelines Lakefront Property Guidelines
Connecting to City Sewer One-Family Residential Zoning
Connecting to City Water
Development Guide Books
Commercial Development Guide
Residential Development Guide
Post Frame Building (Pole Barnes)
Post Frame Building Handbook Pole and Post Building
Post Frame Building Post Frames and Structures
National Frame Building Assoc.
Deck Resources
Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide Residential Treated Lumber Information
Deck Evaluation Checklist Deck Code References
Other Helpful links
Residential code references
Deck resource reference
Deck planning resource reference
Swimming Pool Resources
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Pools
Other Helpful links
Swimming pool and Spa code reference
Solar Panels
Residential Code for Solar Installs
Other Helpful links
Solar energy code reference
Installation of Photovoltaic Systems
| Staff Contacts | |
|---|---|
| Terry Novak Deputy Director Building Services Novakt@portagemi.gov 269-329-4467 | |
| Brady VanderVeen, Senior Building Inspector vandervb@portagemi.gov 269-324-9281 | Craig Hanosh, Building Inspector hanoshc@portagemi.gov 269-329-4478 |
| David Sliwa, Electrical Inspector sliwad@portagemi.gov 269-329-4469 | Gary Jensen, Plumbing Inspector jenseng@portagemi.gov 269-329-4470 |
| Scott Rogers, Mechanical Inspector rogerss@portagemi.gov 269-329-4468 | Daniel DeCamp, Permit Clerk decampd@portagemi.gov 269-329-4466 |