Contractors: If you are a contractor, engineer, surveyor, or design professional, you will be required to log in to your contractors account before applying for a permit. If you do not have an account, you will need to create one. Begin by using the “Currently not signed in” drop down above and choose Register. Enter your username, email and password and click create. You will be asked for a web pin. Please contact the City of Big Rapids Community Development office to receive your pin. Once you receive your web pin, you can log in and make your application request. If a contractor attempts to make application as a homeowner, your request will be denied.

Homeowners: You may apply for a permit as a homeowner. You may only apply for a permit on a property that is your primary residence.

Begin the online application process by performing the property search in Step 1 below.

·       Address

o  If your address does not appear, enter the house number only and click search. Choose the property from the list that populates. If you still do not see the address, contact 

·       Parcel Number

o  Can be found on your tax statement.

·       Name

o  Can search by first & last name or just last name. 

For questions, please email mstenger@cityofbr.org