A West Michigan gem in Allegan County. Family-friendly living & recreation.
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Phone: (616) 335-3050
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Email: Office@LaketownTwp.org
A West Michigan gem in Allegan County. Family-friendly living & recreation.
Building Permits & Other Forms
Payments
To make payments on taxes, permits and applications, click below on
Building Permit Applications, Fees & Information
QUESTIONS about permits?
Please call the township office (616) 335-3050 or email: office@laketowntwp.org
Building Inspector – Ryan Capson (616) 346-0046 • ryan@laketowntwp.org
Plumbing Inspector – Bob Modreske (616) 477-4940 • bob@wsillc.biz
Mechanical Inspector – Bob Modreske (616) 477-4940 • bob@wsillc.biz
Electrical Inspector – Dennis Kroeze (616) 610-2897 • kanduitinspects@gmail.com
Homeowner Principal Residence Forms
Homeowner’s Principal Residence Exemption (the affidavit to apply for the Principal Residence Exemption)
Homeowner’s Principal Residence Rescind Form (to change Principal Residence status of an existing property)
Planning Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Burn Permits
Burn permits are approved and administered by the Graafschap Fire Department. They are required for any open fires in Laketown Township. The area west of 66th Street is not allowed to have open fires unless permission is granted by the fire chief and his/her designee.
A permit can be requested during business hours by calling the Graafschap Fire Department at (616) 396-4060.
Rental Unit Applications & Information
In early 2020, the Laketown Township adopted new rental unit registration requirements. The attached documents will assist you in the process of registering your rental unit.
If you have any questions, please call the Graafschap Fire Department Office at (616) 396-4060. You may also email: rentals@laketowntwp.org.
NOTICE: Moratorium for some short-term rentals. Read more here.
View a map of the locations of short-term rentals in the township here.
Rental Unit Ordinance Amendment 2020 (Definitions & Rules)
More rental information: Ordinance No. 208 and Ordinance No. 209.
The Rental Unit Application (Fill-in, Save, & Turn-in)
Rental Unit Safety Inspection (What to do ahead of time)
Rental Fee Schedule
U.S. Fire Administration (safety tips & resources)