SMBA has caught up on our backlog of applications.  We have returned to our normal lead times for application requests. Our office remains closed to the public.  In the meantime, we are able to schedule appointments when necessary. Please call us to determine whether or not an appointment is needed. As always, staff are available [...]

(No Longer Effective) As of today (6/22/2020), SMBA staff are authorized to be in the office full-time to work through our backlog of permit applications in order to better serve our customers. Mail is being collected and processed daily.  Please note however that due to the spike in applications, our lead time has increased to [...]

(No Longer Effective) SMBA staff are now in the office during our normal office hours with limited staffing to further facilitate the processing of applications and inspection requests. Our office remains closed to the public for the time being.  We are seeking the ability to get both of our office staff in the office to [...]

(No Longer Effective) In accordance with the relevant executive orders issued by Governor Whitmer, SMBA has resumed most of our operations. While our office remains closed to the public, staff will (to the furthest extent possible) continue to work from home to support our operations and our customers. We have set up a pick up [...]

(No Longer Effective) Governor Whitmer's E.O. 2020-59 extends the stay at home order to at least May 15th. SMBA offices will remain closed.  Staff will continue to be available via phone, email, and our contact form during our regular business hours. We will continue to issue permits, but note that the only work that is [...]

SMBA has elected to have the April board meeting as a conference call. The public is welcome to join this call using the call-in information below. Anyone having public comment should submit it by April 22nd either via email or our contact form. Call-in Number: 269-585-4158 Conference ID: 276328 You may view the agenda & [...]

(No Longer Effective) On April 9th, Governor Whitmer issued E.O. 2020-42, which extends the temporary restrictions imposed under E.O. 2020-21 to at least April 30th. SMBA offices will continue to remain closed.  Staff will continue to be available via phone, email, and our contact form during our regular business hours. We will continue to issue [...]

(No Longer Effective) In accordance with Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order 2020-21, all non-essential SMBA operations have been suspended. Regarding permits and inspections, the only work moving forward shall be of an emergency nature as determined by the building official. Staff will continue to be available via phone, email, or our contact [...]

(No Longer Effective) Oshtemo Township has established a resource center that is open to the public during the normal business hours of 8am-5pm M-TR, 8am-1pm F. This resource center contains SMBA application forms and instructions, and is disinfected regularly.  It is located directly inside the main entrance of the township hall located at 7275 W [...]