County Building Permits
Kalamazoo County, MI - 2026 Building Permit Guide
Building permit information for unincorporated Kalamazoo County and all incorporated cities. Find your jurisdiction's permit authority, application process, fees, and requirements.
Important: Kalamazoo County issues building permits only for properties in unincorporated areas of the county. If your property is inside an incorporated city, select your city below — that city's building department handles your permits, not the county.
Unincorporated Kalamazoo County
- Permit authority
- No single countywide building permit authority for all unincorporated land. Building permits are administered by the city, township, or contracted authority serving the parcel's local unit of government. Kalamazoo County separately administers related development permits through the Drain Commissioner and Environmental Health.
- Website
- Permit authority website
- Phone
- County Planning and Development main line (269) 384-8111; Drain Commissioner (269) 384-8117; KABA (269) 216-9511 where applicable
- Address
- County offices, 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007; KABA office for participating townships, 2322 Nazareth Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
Jurisdictions in Kalamazoo County
Select your jurisdiction for local permit authority, portal links, application steps, fees, and inspection requirements.
Information on this page was last verified: March 2026. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with the relevant city or county department before applying.
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