Forms & Permits
Online Payments
The City of Grand Haven accepts electronic payments for Taxes, Water/Sewer, and Cost Recovery Invoices.
Fee Schedule
FOIA Forms
Boards & Commissions Forms
Applications
Application to Serve
Application to Serve (Online Submission)
Human Relations Commission
Alleged Discrimination Complaint Form
Planning Commission
Landmark Sign Permit Application
Lot Split and Combination Application
Planned Development Rezoning Application
Request for Zoning Change
Site Plan Review Application
Special Land Use Permit Application
Sensitive Areas Overlay Permit Application
Zoning Board of Appeals
Assessing Forms
Building & Inspection
All applications should be emailed to GHDPS Building for quickest response. Otherwise, please mail your paperwork to:
Grand Haven Department of Public Safety
525 Washington Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Building Department FOIA Request Form
Building Moving Application
Building Permit Fees Table
Commercial/Industrial Building Permit Application
Commercial Special Inspection Application (GHTODO broken link)
Construction Board of Appeals
Construction Valuation Chart
Contractor Registration
Deck Construction Guide
Demolition Application
Electrical Permit Application
Fee Schedule
Mechanical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit
Rental Registration Application
Residential Building Permit Application
Residential Building Permit Instructions
Airport & City Parks Forms
City Manager
City Clerk
Elections
Absentee Voting
Election Inspector Application
Business Licenses & Applications
Auction/Auctioneer
Bed & Breakfast
Going Out of Business Sale Application
Horse-Drawn Carriage Business License
Horse-Drawn Carriage Operators License
Junk Dealer License
Metal Detectors License
New Business Notification
Pedicab Business License
Pedicab Operators License
Permanent Vendor Application
Solicitors & Transient Merchants License
Sound Truck (General Permit Application)
Insurance & Liability Claims
General Liability Claim
Sewer Backup Insurance Claim
Planning
Administrative Approval Application
Backyard Chicken Permit Application
Beekeeping Permit Application
Change of Use Permit Application
Encroachment Permit Packet
Fee Schedule
Fence Permit Application
Home Occupation Application
Landmark Sign Permit Application (Planning Commission)
Land Use Permit Application
Lot Split and Combination Application
Medical Marijuana Facility Application | Facility Permit FAQ
New Business Notification
Planned Development Rezoning Application
Request for Zoning Change (Planning Commission)
Retaining Wall Permit Application
Sensitive Area Overlay Permit Application
Sidewalk Cafe Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Site Plan Review Application (Planning Commission)
Special Land Use Permit Application (Planning Commission)
Temporary Use Permit Application
Public Works
Donation Application | Donation Policy
Hold Harmless Agreement
Lake Forest Cemetery Burial Request Form
Pot Hole Report (Online Submission)
Right of Way Permit Application | (Example of Bond and Certificate of Insurance form needed for Right of Way Permit)
Storm Sewer Permit Application
Water Pollution Report Form
Water/Sewer Permit Application
Public Safety
GHDPS has a number of forms and permits, some of which are available on line. Please view the following list in an effort to locate the form/permit you are seeking. In the event you are unable to locate it here, we invite you to contact our agency during regular business hours, 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday, at (616) 842-3460.
Block Party Application
Building Mover (Yearly) License
Building Wrecker (Yearly) License
Business Emergency Notification Form
Chemical Survey
Complaint Form
Compliment Form
Cooking Booth Regulation Summary
Cooking Booth Application
Crash Reports (Download your own report. You must have your complaint number.)
Firearms Permit
Fire Safety Audit Worksheet
Law Enforcement Background Check
Liquor Licenses
Mobile Food Service Cover Letter
Mobile Food Service Application & Inspection
Local Records Check
Lost Property Report
New Business Notification
Parking Ticket Appeals
Precious Metal & Gem Dealer Registration
Private Property Crash Report
Public Safety FOIA Request Form
Purchase Accident Reports
Recreational Fire Requirements
Rental Registration Application
Special Event/Temporary Tent Application
Temporary Tent Advisory Letter
Vacation House Check
Water Pollution Report Form
Weapon Purchase Permits
Weapon Purchase Permits are not available on line, however, you may apply in person at GHDPS, 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday, by doing the following:
- Be a resident of the State of Michigan
- Have a valid Michigan Driver’s License or State issued picture ID
- Have no felony convictions
- Be at least 21 years old (purchase from a licensed dealer), or be at least 18 years old (purchase from an individual)
If you have any questions regarding the purchase or possession of a handgun, you may call the Grand Haven Department of Public Safety Records Bureau at (616) 842-3460, or contact the Michigan State Police Central Records at (517) 322-5518. There is no charge for the permit itself, however there is a $10.00 notary fee.
To obtain information on obtaining a Concealed Weapons Permit, please visit the Michigan State Police website or call 517-284-3700.
