All permit applications require an appointment with the land owner and/or designated agent. Designated agent must be responsible for all work including temporary and permanent stabilization of soils.

Drain Use Permit Application
The Drain Use Permit Application is available in an Adobe Acrobat file. IMPORTANT: Plans and fees must be included with the permit application, see below. Permits from other agencies may also be necessary.

When is a Permit Needed?
Crossing, modifying or discharging to a county drain requires a permit from the Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner. Permits from other agencies may also be necessary.

Permit Requirements / Fees
Plans showing the proposed crossing, modification or discharge must be submitted along with a permit application, $50.00 permit fee and review and inspection fees (fee schedules in an Adobe Acrobat file). Please contact the Kalamazoo County Drain Commissioner's Office for the necessary forms or download the appropriate form from our forms download page.