Permits / Forms

Applying for a permit or waiver is easy!! We’re here to help. Just email your application and site plan to jlynn@ingham.org

How to Apply for a Waiver

An application will include a completed application form, including property owner; and a scaled plan of your property and proposed changes.

How to Apply for a Permit

An application will include a completed application form, including property owner; a soil erosion control plan; and permit fee. If the applicant is not the property owner, include a designated agent form. Submittals may be returned if incomplete. We’re sorry, but at this time we cannot receive electronic payment.

Email / Electronic Submittal is easy! Just complete our fillable application, print and sign, and email to jlynn@ingham.org

Mail - Complete application submittals can be mailed to:

707 Buhl Avenue
P.O. Box 220
Mason, MI 48854

Drop Off - Return your complete application submittal to the Ingham County Drain Commissioners Office located at:

707 Buhl Avenue
Mason, MI 48854

Applications & Forms

1. Soil Erosion Permit Application

2. Designated Agent Letter (PDF) (2024)

3. Soil Erosion Permit Waiver (PDF)

4. Affidavit For Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Permit Waiver (PDF)

5. Fee Schedule (PDF) (2024)

6. Site Plan Checklist (PDF)

7. Soil Erosion Permit Transfer Form - For Entire Permitted Area (PDF) (2024)

8. Soil Erosion Permit Transfer Form - For Part of Permitted Area (PDF) (2024)

After you Apply for an Application

• Upon submittal of the application, a Soil Erosion Officer will begin his or her review.

• The Soil Erosion Officer will perform a site inspection and review your proposed plan to control erosion and sediment potentially generated by your project. The Soil Erosion Officer will contact you about this initial inspection.

• The Soil Erosion Officer shall approve, disapprove, or require modification of an application for an earth change permit within 30 calendar days following receipt of the application.

We are here to help! 

We understand the permitting process for construction projects that involve earth disturbance can be overwhelming, time consuming, and a bit confusing. 
We can assist you by answering your questions, finding the information to complete your application, obtaining aerial
images for your site plan, or developing a soil erosion control plan fit for your site.

Call us M-F, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, at (517) 676-8395 for a Soil Erosion Officer’s assistance.