Forms & Permits

Planning & Zoning

• Zoning Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
  This is the first step in the building permit process. Once this zoning permit is approved, the resident can then apply for their building permit. Zoning permits are only needed when a new structure or addition is being built.

• Zoning Appeal Application(PDF, opens in new window)
  If a zoning permit application is denied, a resident can appeal that decision. They must fill out this form and pay the fee.

• Liberty Township Zoning Map(PDF, opens in new window)
• Liberty Township Zoning Ordinance(PDF, opens in new window)
• Conditional Use Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Zoning Amendment Application(PDF, opens in new window) (Re-zoning request)
• Setback Requirements(PDF, opens in new window)

Permits & Inspections

• Contractor Registration(PDF, opens in new window)
  Contractors must file this in order to pull any building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits for their projects. This must be filed annually (from date of registration to one year from that date). There is an annual fee of $10.

• Building Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Electrical Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Mechanical Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Plumbing Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Roofing Permit Application(PDF, opens in new window)

Taxes & Assessor

• Address Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Address Sign Application(PDF, opens in new window) (Green sign with reflective numbers)
• Land Division Ordinance(PDF, opens in new window)
• Land Division Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Request to Combine Parcels(PDF, opens in new window)
• Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Affidavit(PDF, opens in new window)
• Rescind the Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• Petition Board of Review(PDF, opens in new window)

Poverty Information

• Resolution for 2025 Poverty Guidelines(PDF, opens in new window)
• Poverty Guidelines(PDF, opens in new window)
• Poverty Exemption Application(PDF, opens in new window)
• State Poverty Exemption Affidavit(PDF, opens in new window)

Helpful Resources/Websites

• BS&A - Property Tax & Accessing Info
• Jackson County Equalization Department
• State Tax Commission (MI Dept of Treasury)
• Michigan Dept of Treasury Forms
• Michigan Legislature
• State of Michigan Property Tax Estimator
• Jackson County Street Naming & Addressing Ordinance
• Michigan Tax Tribunal
• Michigan's Land Division Act, Act 288 of 1967 as Amended

Liberty Township Documents

• Cemetery Rules, Regulations, & More(PDF, opens in new window)
• Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs(PDF, opens in new window)

Resources/Websites

• County Tax Sales
• Jackson County GIS