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Permits and Applications

Here, find information and documents you need to apply for permits and make applications to Sparta Township. If questions, call Township offices at 616-887-8863.

Planning Commission, Public Hearings and Review

If you would like to apply to have a project considered by the Township Planning Commission, use the appropriate application form here.

Download a File:
Planning Commission for Site Plans (PDF)
Planning Commission Plat Apptication (PDF)
Planning Commission for Special Use Permits (PDF)
Planning Commission for Cell Tower (PDF)
Planning Commission for PUDs (PDF)
Planning Commission For Site Condominiums (PDF)
Planning Commission Rezoning to AG-2, R-1, or R-2 District (PDF)
Planning Commission Procedures for Rezoning to R-3, R-4, C, or I District (PDF)

Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit

Completion of this Affidavit constitutes a claim for Personal Residence Exemption (PRE) when filed with the Township assessor.

Download a File:
Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit (PDF)

Land Division Application

Approval of a split or combination of land parcels is required within the Township. Use this form to apply.

Download a File:
Land Division Application (PDF)

Property Transfer Affidavit

This form must be filed whenever real estate or some types of personal property are transferred.

Download a File:
Property Transfer Affidavit (PDF)

Construction and Building Permits

Get Township construction and building permit application forms here. See note regarding Village permits below.

Contractor's Registration

Download Document:
Contractors Registration Form (PDF)

Building and Zoning

Download Documents:
Township Zoning Permit Application (PDF)
Township Building Permit (PDF) (PDF)
Mobile Home Building Permit (PDF) (PDF)

Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing

Download Documents:
Electrical Permit (PDF)
Plumbing Permit (PDF)
Mechanical Permit (PDF)

Demolition

Download Document:
Township Demolition Permit (PDF)

UPDATE regarding Village Permits ~ July 15, 2022


NOTE regarding Village Building Permits and Inspections: Change as of July 15, 2022:
Building Permits and Inspections have CHANGED. The Village of Sparta recently hired Professional Code Inspections or PCI. PCI is a professional inspection firm that will handle all building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permitting, and associated inspections, within the Village.

Applicants seeking building, electrical, plumbing or mechanical permits will submit plans and permit applications to the Village offices. Permit fees will also be paid at the Village offices. All questions related to permits will be directed to PCI’s Dorr office. Please see the Village of Sparta website for more information: https://spartami.org/

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Sparta Township works to comply with all aspects of the Freedom of Information Act. Below, please find links to our FOIA policy and FOIA application form.

Download a File:
Sparta Township FOIA Policy (PDF)
Sparta Township FOIA Application Form (PDF)

Disabled Veterans Application

Use this form to apply for property tax exemptions as a disabled veteran.

Download a File:
Disabled Veterans Exemption (PDF)

Poverty Exemption Application

Use this form to apply for property tax exemptions for reason of poverty.

Download a File:
Principal Residence Poverty Exemptions (PDF)

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Sparta Township, Michigan

160 E. Division Street
Sparta, Michigan 49345
Phone: (616) 887-8863
Fax: (616) 887-3823
Emergency: Phone 911

Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu 8am-5pm
Wed 8am-6pm
(Closed most Fridays,
Weekends, Holidays)

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