Provide Michigan Residential Builder Information

Are you a contractor who hasn’t previously worked in Grand Rapids?  By voluntarily providing us with information about your company, you will help to ensure prompt issuance of future permits by the City, and will also gain access to useful online features. This service is free of charge.

Have you previously submitted your license information to the Development Center? Update your license information instead.

Online Form

Step 1.Make sure you have time to apply

Completing this Contractor Information Form typically takes about 10 minutes. You'll be able to save your application and resume later if you need more time.

Step 2.Check your eligibility

Make sure you have:

  • A copy of your State of Michigan license 
  • Identify any other individuals that you authorize to obtain permits under your license. You can do this using a signed statement on your letterhead. Upload this document as an attachment in the application.

Step 3.Apply online

Register in English

Step 4.We’ll review your information

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information. 

Paper Form

Step 1.Check your eligibility 

Make sure you have:

  • A completed City of Grand Rapids Contractor Information Form
  • A copy of your State of Michigan license
  • Identify any other individuals that you authorize to obtain permits under your license. A signed statement on your letterhead is adequate for this purpose. You may attach this document to your Residential Builder's License Registration Application.

Step 2.Complete the form

Download and print the form to complete it. Don't have a printer? Don't worry! You can come to our office address listed in the Contact Us section of this page to pick up a paper copy.

Download in English(PDF, 225KB)

Step 3.Submit completed form

Mail or drop off the form to the address listed in the Contact Us section of this page.

Step 4.We'll review your information

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Phone

Call us for instructions

You can find our number in the Contact Us section of this page. Because we need your signature, we can't process this information over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to submit your form.

In Person

Step 1.Check your eligibility

Make sure you have:

  • A completed City of Grand Rapids Contractor Information Form 
  • A copy of your State of Michigan license
  • Identify any other individuals that you authorize to obtain permits under your license. A signed statement on your letterhead is adequate for this purpose. You may attach this document to your Residential Builder's License Registration Application.

Step 2.Visit our office

Stop by the Development Center to complete an application. We're located at the address in the Contact Us section of this page to fill out an application.

Step 3.We'll review your information

We'll enter your license information within 2 business days. Keep in mind that you might need to revise your form or attachments if we notice any missing or incorrect information.

Contact Us

Phone

616-456-4100

Fax

616-456-4088

Email

devcenter@grcity.us

Location

Development Center
1120 Monroe Ave NW
Grand Rapids
49503
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