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Assessing Forms Description
Application - Land Division Application to divide unplatted property
IFT - Agreement & Employment summary Application for Industrial Facility Abatement
Principal Resident Affidavit Application to become exempt from local school operating tax must be filed by May 1 with local Assessor
Request To Withhold Property Record Data Required to file to have property withheld from view on Township’s web site.
Rescind Principal Resident Affidavit Application to rescind the Principal Residence Exemption on your property
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Building Forms Description
Application - Contractor Registration All contractors doing work in GHT must first fill this out and submit to the township.
Application - Building Permit for 1-2 Family Residential Dwelling Required to obtain a building permit for a new 1 or 2 family home
Application - Building Permit for Residential Alterations, Additions, Decks, Accessory Buildings, Etc Required to obtain a building permit for residential remodels (e.g. finished basement) and additions (e.g. sunrooms, decks, etc.)
Application - Commercial Building Permit Required to obtain a building permit for a new commercial or multi-family building, or remodels/additions thereto
Application - Demolition of Structure Permit Required to obtain a permit to demolish any structure within the township.
Application - Electrical Permit Required to obtain an electrical permit for residential or commercial work.
Application - Mechanical Permit Required to obtain a mechanical permit for residential or commercial work.
Application - Plumbing Permit Required to obtain a plumbing permit for residential or commercial work.
Application – Mobile & Pre-Manufactured Home Set-Up Required to obtain an occupancy permit to set a mobile or pre-manufactured home on a lot.
Application – Mobile & Pre-Manufactured Home Additions & Alterations Required to obtain a building permit for mobile or pre-manufactured home additions and alterations (e.g. additions, decks, porches, stairs, carports, awnings, hot tub or pool, etc).
Application - Moved Structure Required to relocate any structure into or within the township.
Application - Site Condominium  
Application - Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Required to obtain a permit to install a new pool, spa, or hot tub and the required barrier.
Handout – Required Township Building Inspections A complete list and description of all required inspections necessary to complete a permit
Handout – Requirements for a 1-2 Family Residential Building Permit Requirements to complete a building permit for a new 1-2 family residential dwelling
Handout – Requirements For Decks Required information for obtaining a permit to construct a new deck.
Handout – Requirements For Finishing A Basement Required information for obtaining a permit to finish a basement in a 1-2 family dwelling.
Handout – Requirements For Residential Building Plans Outlines all required information for residential building plans with the applicable code section.
Handout – Spray Foam and Un-Vented Attics Information on the use of spray foam in attic spaces, what you need to know.
Handout - When Is A Building Permit is NOT Required? Information outlining when a permit is, and is not required.
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Finance Forms Description
Application - Summer/Winter Taxes Direct Payment Direct withdrawal from resident's bank account.
Application - Water/Sewer Bill Direct Payment Direct withdrawal from resident's bank account. 
Application - Deferment of Summer Taxes For residents over 62 with less than $40,000 yearly household income, or property used for agricultural purposes.  
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Fire/Rescue Forms Description
Application - Address Required to obtain a permit for an address for all new buildings.
Handout - Private Road Requirements Instructions regarding Private Road Requirements when developing a new Private Road.
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Human Resource Forms Description
Application - Employment Application for employment with Grand Haven Township
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Planning and Zoning Forms Description
Application - Agricultural Use Exempt Structure Exempts Agricultural Building (e.g. barns, silos, poly-houses) from building and zoning codes
Application - Business Registration All businesses, including home occupations, are required to be registered in the township
Application - Platted Lot Division Application to the Planning Commission to divide a previously platted lot.
Application - PUD Application to the Planning Commission and Township Board for a new Planned Unit Development
Application - PUD Amendment Application to the Planning Commission and Township Board to amend a previously-approved Planned Unit Development
Application - Rezoning Application to the Planning Commission and Township Board to change the zoning on a property.
Application - Sign Permit Application to erect a sign in the township.  Some signs are exempt from requiring a permit.
Application - Site Plan Review Application to the Planning Commission for a new commercial, industrial or multi-family residential site development
Application - Site Plan Amendment Application to the Planning Commission to amend a previously-approved site plan.
Application - Soil Removal SLU Application to the Planning Commission to remove more than 2,500 cubic yards of soil from a property.
Application - Special Land Use Application to the Planning Commission for site development of a special land use.
Application - Vehicle Sales Permit Required to sell any motor vehicle within the township
Application - Zoning Board of Appeals Application to the ZBA for a variance from the requirements of  the GHT Zoning Ordinance
Application - Zoning Permit Required for the erection of such structures as a fence or accessory building (<200 s.f.) or for a temporary use.
Handout - US31/M-45 Overlay Zone Guidebook Graphical guidebook outlining the regulations of the GHT Overlay District - (file size - 3.68 Mb)
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Grand Haven Charter Township
13300 168th Avenue
Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
Phone: (616) 842-5988
Fax: (616) 842-9419

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