News | Contact | Meeting Notices | Water Advisories Select Language English Spanish HOME I WANT TO... RESIDENTS DEPARTMENTS NEWS ABOUT Building & Trades Permitting and inspections have been impacted by COVID-19. Please click here for more information. Building and Trades staff are guided by the Building Code (Chapter 9 of the City's Code of Ordinances). They inspect buildings and issue permits to ensure compliance with the code to protect public health, safety, and the general welfare of Kalamazoo as it relates to buildings, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire prevention. Apply for Permits Online Building & Construction Permits Before beginning work, please review the pdf requirements for obtaining building permits (101 KB) and obtain the necessary permits. Forms may be submitted my mail, email, or faxed to (269) 337-8513. All forms must be signed whether or not they are submitted electronically. Applicable fees are available in the Community Planning & Development pdf Fee Schedule (983 KB) . For questions or to discuss the requirements of a particular project, please contact (269) 337-8026. Apply for Permits Online pdf Application for Building Permit (478 KB) , application for plumbing, mechanical, or electrical work permits must also be submitted pdf Electrical Permit Application (286 KB) pdf Mechanical Permit Application (259 KB) pdf Plumbing Permit Application (239 KB) pdf Non-structural Maintenance Permit Application (255 KB) (reroofing, siding, general maintenance/repair) pdf Application for a Permit to Wreck (85 KB) , must be accompanied by: - Fee payment - Proof of Consumer's Energy Demo Clearance Agreement - Proof of water disconnect - Asbestos and lead survey - Copy of State of Michigan builders license - pdf Application for License to Wreck/Move Buildings (302 KB) - Proof of insurance with the statement provided under Sections 9-275a and 9-275b of the Code of Ordinances - A copy of the insurance sent to the with IBEX Agency at kazoocerts@ibexagency.com pdf Paving Permit Application (290 KB) pdf Application for Sign Permit (528 KB) pdf Technical Code Inspection Application (197 KB) pdf Application for Temporary Structure Permit (114 KB) pdf Soil Erosion Permit (222 KB) Request a hearing The Building Board of Appeals & Construction Board of Appeals consider appeals regarding the requirements, determinations, and decisions made by the city's building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and fire inspectors. These boards also grant variances to elements of the building and fire codes in instances where literal application of the code would result in exceptional practical difficulty. In granting variances, the board may approve alternate materials and methods of installation. To request a hearing, please complete the Board of Appeals Application for Hearing at least two weeks prior to the scheduled meeting you would like to be heard at. pdf Board of Appeals Application for Hearing (158 KB) Community Planning & Economic Development cokdevelopmentcenter@kalamazoocity.org 245 N Rose Street, Ste 100 Kalamazoo, MI 49007 By appointment only 3-1-1 or (269) 337-8000 (269) 337-8513 Rebekah Kik, Director Christina Anderson, City Planner Roger Iveson, Building Official Building and Trades Code Enforcement Community Development Downtown Design Review Economic Development Historic Preservation Planning & Zoning Planning Commission Rental Housing & Inspections Site Plan Review Fee Schedule Zoning Board of Appeals Lead Safe Homes City of Kalamazoo Community Local Government Contact Copyright © 2021 City of Kalamazoo