Apply for a Noise Permit

1. Check your eligibility

You are eligible if you have a valid driver's license and don't owe money to the City. We're unable to issue you a business license if you don't meet these requirements.

UNSURE IF YOU OWE?

• Check if you owe court fees, property taxes or parking tickets. Call the Treasurer's Office at 616-456-3020
• Check if you owe taxes to the City. Call the Income Tax Department at 616-456-3415

2. Make sure you're eligible to get a permit

Here's a look at the requirements to get a permit:

• Apply for the permit at least 3 months in advance
• Publish a notice of application for a noise variance in a daily newspaper of general circulation at least twice

You'll need to submit affidavits of publication to the Clerk's Office for both of your notices. Our email and mailing addresses are in the Contact Us section of this page.

Have questions? Give us a call at the number listed in the Contact Us section of this page. There are many things that you need to do to apply for the license. We have some resources to help you apply for your permit:

Noise Permit Checklist(PDF)

Sample Public Notice(PDF)

Noise Permit Ordinance

3. Have your Visa or MasterCard ready

There is a $422 application fee for new licenses. Application fees are non-refundable.

There's no extra processing fee to pay with a card online. We accept Visa and MasterCard payments online.