Planning & Community Development
616.847.3490
The Planning and Community Development Department is responsible for administering the City's planning, neighborhood development, and construction regulation programs.
Building & Inspection
The Building and Inspection Division enforces the minimum standards for the protection of life, health, environment, public safety, and general welfare. The Building and Inspection division is responsible for building, mechanical, and electrical plan reviews and inspection. The City contracts with the State of Michigan for plumbing inspections. The following permits are reviewed and issued by the Planning and Community Development Department: Building (remodeling, additions, siding, etc.), Mechanical (furnace, A/C units, etc.), Electrical (new service and changing of service, etc.), Signage, Driveways, Sheds, Fencing, Sidewalk Cafés, and Temporary Use Permits. Please contact the Department at 616-847-3490 for additional information and fees.
Remodeling, Inspection, and Permit Seminar
Rental Housing Program
Pursuant to City Code of Ordinance Chapter 9 (Sections 201-204) all rental property and units thereof must be registered on an annual basis. Please click on the following link to be redirected to the Rental Housing Program page.
Property Improvement Program (PIP) - The City of Grand Haven currently serves as a Community Agent for the MSHDA program which offers long term, low-interest home improvement loans for both owner-occupied and rental property here in the City. To learn more about (PIP) please click on the following link PIP Brochure
Neighborhood Development
The Neighborhood Development component is designed to assist neighborhoods in maintaining property values and quality housing options for diverse populations.
Housing Grants & Home Buyer Education
Planning
The Planning aspect provides information and advisory services regarding growth and development; and responds to public inquiries regarding zoning, land use, and development standards. The department also processes current and long-range development applications in accordance with the City's Master Plan and zoning regulations.
Zoning
There are many zoning districts within the City that have different requirements for front and side yard setbacks, building height, lot size, etc. Before you decide to add a garage or addition to your home, you will want to check on the zoning requirements for your property.
Grand Haven Zoning Map (Illustrates what zoning district each property within the City is zoned)
Forms & Permit Applications
Forms and permit applications are available on the forms and permits page. Please download pdf file, print, complete, and return to the Planning & Community Development Department.
Master Plans
Follow the links below for information on Grand Haven's master plans.