Resources for Landowners (PDF)
Building Permits
Construction work performed within Antwerp Township may require one or more permits.
Questions regarding the various permit requirements can be addressed to the following:
Antwerp Township
Building Permits
| Kevin Cardiff | Phone: 269.668.2615 x210 Fax: 269.668.5233 |
| Office Hours: 11 am – 12 pm Tuesdays |
*Antwerp Township performs building inspections for Almena Township. Please call 269.668.2615 x210 to request a building inspection for Almena Township. Permits still need to be turned in and paid at Almena Township Hall.
Antwerp Township building inspections need to be requested by calling 269.668.2615 x210. Building inspections are performed Monday through Thursday.
Antwerp Township has switched its building permit format to a construction value based permit fee as of July 1. Payment will be required after the permit has been approved by our building inspector. Fees will be calculated ONLY by the building inspector.
- Antwerp Township Building Packet 011620 rev.
- Frontages, Setbacks, & Minimum Sizes
- Antwerp Township Demolition Permit Application
Electrical Permits
| Lee Bailey | Phone: 269.569.0831 Fax: 269.655.0504 |
*Antwerp Township performs electrical inspections for Almena Township. Please call 269.668.2615 x214 to request an electrical inspection for Almena Township. Permits still need to be turned in and paid at Almena Township Hall.
Lee is available to answer questions by phone 8 am – 9 am Monday through Friday.
Please call 269.569.0831 to request an inspection.
- Antwerp Township
- Electrical Permit Application Antwerp Twp 2021
Plumbing Permits
| Rich Goris | Phone: 269.207.1543 Fax: 269.668.5233 |
Please call 269.668.2615 x216 to request an inspection.
Mechanical Permits
| Rocky Sherburn | Phone: 269-668-2615 x300 Fax: 269-668-5233 |
Please call 269.668.2615 x300 to request an inspection.
*Antwerp Township performs mechanical inspections for Almena Township. Please call 269.668.2615 x300 to request a mechanical inspection for Almena Township. Permits still need to be turned in and paid at Almena Township Hall.
Village of Lawton
(Provides information through their website.)
Village of Mattawan
*Permits for the Village of Mattawan need to be dropped off at Village of Mattawan
Building Permits
| Ron Verleger | Phone: 269.207.7271 Fax: 269.668.4324 |
Office hours are by appointment only.
Electrical Permits
| Lee Bailey | Phone: 269.569.0831 Fax: 269.655.0504 |
Lee is available to answer questions by phone 8 am – 9 am Monday through Friday.
Plumbing Permits
| Rich Goris | Phone: 269.207.1543 Fax: 269.668.4324 |
Mechanical Permits
| Scott Paddock | Phone: 269.998.8117 Fax: 269.655.1269 |
Property Addresses:
For information about issuing property addresses please contact the following municipalities:
Antwerp Township: Van Buren County Planning & Land Management 269.657.8243
Lawton Village: 269.624.6407
Mattawan Village: 269.668.2128
Antwerp Township
Soil Erosion Permits: Van Buren County Drain Commission 269.657.8230
Driveway Permits: Van Buren County Road Commission 269.674.8011
Sanitation (Well & Septic) Permits: Van Buren Health Dept. 269.621.3142
Swimming Pool Information: Swimming Pool Ordinance *To apply for a building permit, please use Antwerp Township Building Packet 071018rev
Fence Permit: Fence Permit- 10-31-19
Sign Permit: Sign Permit Application
Sign Permit Information Sheet