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Building Department
Building Inspections now offered five days a week!
We recommend using our online scheduling platform.
The Building Department assists residents and businesses in fulfilling the State of Michigan building, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing construction codes. These construction codes are intended to protect the public health, safety and welfare. Project plan review, permit issuance, progress inspections and the issuance of final certificates of occupancy occur with various construction projects.
Pay Building Fees Online
The Building Department now accepts online payments through BS&A. You can search by name, address, or parcel number to find your record and submit payment.
Applying for a Permit
Contractors have two options when applying for a permit:
- Apply for a permit online
- Download and fill out a permit form and submit it via fax, mail, or in person at our office.
Please note: Several permits, included new construction permits, can only be submitted via mail or in person at our office.
- Licensed Contractor Search
- Kalamazoo County GIS Mapping
- Kalamazoo County Soil Erosion Control
- Kalamazoo County Environmental Health
- Energy Compliance
- International Code Council
- Road Commission of Kalamazoo County (RCKC) Permits
- State of Michigan LARA - Department of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs
- State of Michigan - Bureau of Construction Codes
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Artie Wilcox
Building OfficialPhone: 269-548-4314
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John Stubbs
Deputy Building Official (Part-Time)Phone: 269-978-0715
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Jennie Miller
Building CoordinatorPhone: 269-548-4306
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Scott Paddock
Mechanical InspectorPhone: 269-978-0715
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Ken Jewell
Plumbing InspectorPhone: 269-978-0715
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Artie Wilcox
Electrical InspectorPhone: 269-978-0715
NOTICE: 2021 MICHIGAN RESIDENTIAL CODE IMPLEMENTATION DELAYED
A court has issued an injunction preventing the state from implementing or enforcing the 2021 Residential and Energy Codes (July 7, 2025). The 2015 Michigan Residential Code remains in effect for all residential permits and inspections until further notice.
Current Codes in Effect
2015 Michigan Residential Code
2021 Michigan Building and Michigan Rehab Codes
2021 Michigan Mechanical Code
2021 Michigan Plumbing Code
2023 National Electrical Code
2015 IPMC (Residential)
2015 IMPC (Commercial)
2015 Michigan Energy Code