Welcome!
The Southwest Michigan Building Authority (SMBA — Pronounced ‘simba’) provides building permitting and inspection services for our member jurisdictions:
- Oshtemo Charter Township
- Cooper Charter Township
Plans and/or applications for Oshtemo and Cooper Townships will be processed by the Southwest Michigan Building Authority (SMBA) and can be dropped off at the Oshtemo Township Office or Cooper Township Office.
For further information, please contact the SMBA office at 269-585-4150, Oshtemo Township at 269-375-4260, or Cooper Township at 269-382-0223
Notice Board:
New Requirement & Application Forms
In order to obtain compliance with MCL 125.1510(2), SMBA is requiring written proof of authorization to obtain a permit on behalf of a property owner. This can be a signed contract for work, a power of attorney, or a letter of authorization.
To facilitate this […]
Notice of Public Meetings to be Held Electronically in 2021
Click the link below to view the notice.
Amended 2020+2021 Holiday Closure Schedule
Happy holidays! SMBA has amended our holiday closure dates for Christmas; we will now be closed the entire week of the Christmas from Dec. 21 through Dec. 25, returning to the office on Monday Dec. 28th.
Looking forward, we will also be closed on Thursday Dec. 31 and Friday Jan. 1 […]
Notice Board:
New Requirement & Application Forms
In order to obtain compliance with MCL 125.1510(2), SMBA is requiring written proof of authorization to obtain a permit on behalf of a property owner. This can be a signed contract for work, a power of attorney, or a letter of authorization.
To facilitate this […]
Notice of Public Meetings to be Held Electronically in 2021
Click the link below to view the notice.
Amended 2020+2021 Holiday Closure Schedule
Happy holidays! SMBA has amended our holiday closure dates for Christmas; we will now be closed the entire week of the Christmas from Dec. 21 through Dec. 25, returning to the office on Monday Dec. 28th.
Looking forward, we will also be closed on Thursday Dec. 31 and Friday Jan. 1 […]