GENERAL REFERENCE INFO   Phone: (734)-699-8913 Inspection Line: (734)-699-6564 Fax : (734)-699-8958 Emails: building@vanburen-mi.org

CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT ONLINE. 

Office Hours:   7:00 AM – 5:00 PM  (Monday – Thursday) Township Offices Closed on Fridays

For questions regarding online permitting, please email building@vanburen-mi.org or call 734.699.8913.

Staff

• Director of Planning & Economic Development: Dan Power
• Director of Public Services: Larry Luckett
• Account Clerk: Tina Grishaber
• Account Clerk: Caroline Manley
• Account Clerk: Brittney Williams
• Chief Building Official: Christopher Salazar 
• Electrical inspections: The Township’s electrical permitting and inspection services are provided by using two electrical inspectors.

To be notified in advance of all Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings, contact the Planning and Economic Development Department at (734) 699-8913 or publicservices@vanburen-mi.org

ANNUAL REPORT

Click here to view the latest report on public engagement and Planning Commission activities.


Pre-application Meetings

Prospective developers may request an optional meeting with staff to discuss the application requirements and process prior to submittal.  Please fill out our Pre-Application Meeting Checklist prior to your meeting. For more information, view the Development Guide below or call (734) 699-8913. 

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BUSINESS RESOURCES GUIDE

Here at the Van Buren Charter Township, we want to give our businesses all the help they need. Check out this Business Resources Guide to see what new and updated business resources and grants may be available. All questions about the resources and grants should be directed to the entity that is hosting them. Click on the links to be directed to find more information and contact numbers.