Building Department

Inspectors

Laketon Township has a building inspector, an electrical inspector and a plumbing/mechanical inspector. Through a cooperative agreement/contract Building Inspector Rod Siegel also inspects for Fruitland Township.  The inspectors can be contacted as noted below:

Building Inspector - Rod Siegel

     Laketon Township Office Hours - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 8:00 am to 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm  Office phone:  231-744-2454 

Electrical Inspector - Tim Chorny 

     Mr. Chorny does not maintain any office hours, but can be reached by cell phone at 231-557-3097 to schedule any needed inspections.

Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector - Jim Callender

    Mr. Callender performs inspections for Laketon Township through a cooperative agreement with Muskegon Charter Township.  He does not maintain specific office hours.  He is available to do inspections on an as needed basis and scheduling is done through his secretary at Muskegon Charter Township.  Please call 231-777-2555 ext. 323 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule any needed inspections. You can call Mr. Callender directly with questions at 231-777-2555 ext, 327.

Commercial Permits

If you will be performing work on commercial properties/buildings, please call Laketon Township Offices 231-744-2454 for the correct application forms.  Thank you.

Residential Permits

Permits are required in Laketon Township as they are in all municipalities in the State of Michigan. 

Posted below are permit applications for residential work that can be printed from your computer. The permit application will also contain a fee schedule. 

Contractors - please be aware that you are required to register your license with Laketon Township in order to obtain permits.  There is a registration form posted below.

If you have any questions relating to permits, please feel free to contact the Township Hall.  231-744-2454