Building Inspections

Services Expanding to include Building Permits:
Beginning December 1 - Vergennes Township
Beginning January 3 - Plainfield Township

All new permit applications must receive zoning approval from the community where the project is located.  Inspection requests for existing (open) permits can be made directly to Cascade Inspections.  

Inspection requests can be made via the online portal or text message to 616-240-4693.
Phone requests are still available by leaving a message at 949-3765 (press 1 at any time during announcement)
 
Auto Attendant Directory 616-949-3765(enter 3 digit code at any time during announcement to be transferred to staff)

Inspections:  Permit holders must ensure that job sites are accessible to inspectors and that all “social distancing” guidelines are met.  Failure to provide a safe environment will result in a disapproval and require a reinspection.  During an inspection, only required personnel should be on-site.  For jobs in an occupied home, no inspections can be scheduled where an occupant is sick, has been exposed to the virus or under quarantine.
 
Thanks for helping keep us all safe while we perform the required inspections!


*New* Remote Video Inspection Program

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The goal of the Building Inspection Department is to protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of our citizens through professional enforcement of the Michigan Building Codes. Cascade Township has a full time staff of nine inspectors and two clerical employees. They review all plans, issue permits and inspect and maintain records on all construction projects. Our inspectors are all registered by the State of Michigan in one or more of the building trades as well as plan review.

In addition to the above, we also issue permits to connect to the water and/or sewer system in Cascade Charter Township.

Cascade’s Building Department is somewhat unique in that we issue permits and make inspections for other communities on a contractual basis. Those other communities include Grand Rapids Township, Lowell Township, Ada Township, Vergennes Township, Plainfield Township and the City of East Grand Rapids. 

OFFICE HOURS
7am - 4pm - Monday - Thursday
7am - 1pm - Friday

INSPECTOR HOURS
By Appointment Only

Text Us for Inspection Requests
Cascade Building Department is now accepting inspection requests via text message.  Please click here for instructions.  

Please follow Cascade Township on Vimeo for helpful building inspection video resources and tips.

 Contractor Registration - For faster processing, please send this form with a copy of your license.  We will contact you regarding payment.  

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