Resources

(PDF, 1MB)Home Additions(PDF, 1MB)

Home Accessory Structures (Pole Barns)(PDF, 1MB)

Home Basement Finish(PDF, 1MB)

Home Swimming Pools(PDF, 1MB)

Uncovered Decks and Porches(PDF, 1MB)

Residential Re-Roof(PDF, 1MB)

Oshtemo Township GIS Mapping
Kalamazoo County GIS Mapping

State of Michigan Municipalities GIS Mapping
What we like: This tool can help identify the jurisdiction of any address in Michigan, and is very easy to use.  Just search for the address, then click in the map next to the search result to show the jurisdiction.
What we don’t like: Brand new addresses can take a while to show up in this database. 

Construction & Skilled Trade Licenses (Includes Residential Builders, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Contractors)

Occupational Licenses (Includes Architects & Professional Engineers)

State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs – Verify a License Home Page

For septic / well permits:
Health and Community Services Department (Environmental Health Division)

For driveway permits:
Road Commission of Kalamazoo County

For earth change permits (required if greater than 1 acre moved or if within 500′ of a lake, stream, or wetland):
Drain Commission, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Program (SESC)

The International Code Council (ICC) develops and publishes the International Building Codes, which the state of Michigan subsequently amends and adopts.  The ICC is the official source for printed code materials, as well as other resources used by building departments.  You may need to create a free ICC account to view certain materials linked to below.

International Code Council

ICC Store (Order Code Books)

ICC Building Valuation Data

List of Codes Currently In Effect

REScheck Website