Permit Fees
The Kent County Road Commission has updated its permit fees. Consequently, invoices or charges dated January 1, 2022, or later will reflect the updated fee structure, which is provided below.
Kent County Road Commission Permits
A permit is required from KCRC for any and all work performed in the County road right-of-way. This includes residential and commercial driveways, sidewalks and non-motorized pathways, landscaping, utilities and oversized overweight trucking. In addition, KCRC is the designated Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control (SESC) Enforcing Agency for Kent County and the cities of East Grand Rapids, Grandville and Wyoming. An SESC permit is required for any activity within 500 feet of a lake or stream.
Completed applications may be emailed to permits@kentcountyroads.net; faxed to 616-336-4397; or delivered the Permit Department, 1500 Scribner Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49301. When applicable, payment may be mailed to Kent County Road Commission, Permit Department, 1500 Scribner Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49504.
KCRC now accepts online payments, not to exceed $2,000. To click here to make an online payment.
PERMIT FEES: permit applications received on or after December 30th, 2021, are subject to the adjusted fee schedule.
Category Navigation
Street Abandonment
Please direct inquiries regarding street abandonment to the Right-of-Way Department: 616-242-6966
Soil Erosion Commercial
For a commercial project involving an earth change that is located within 500 feet of a lake or stream or disturbs one or more acres of land.
Soil Erosion Residential
For a residential project involving an earth change that is located within 500 feet of a lake or stream or disturbs one or more acres of land. Visit KCRC's Soil Erosion Page for a residential guide to the permit process.
Adopt-A-Road
Required for those wishing to volunteer to keep a specific stretch of road litter-free.
Private Street - Sign Request
To request the production of a street sign for a private street, please call the Permit Department at 616-242-6920.
Ditch Enclosure Information
Ditch enclosures within the public right of way may be permitted in front of residences property frontage provided the following criteria is met
Commercial Driveway/Private Street Approach
Required for those seeking a commercial entrance/private street approach on a County road.
Residential Driveway
Required for those seeking a residential entrance on a County road.
Utility or Sidewalk Work
Required for Utility or Sidewalk work conducted within KCRC Right-of-Way
General Right-of-Way Work
For those wishing to conduct work within KCRC Right-of-Way, aside from driveway work (i.e. tree removal)
General Information
Please review general information regarding the rules and procedures to regulate driveways, banners, and parades within KCRC’s right-of-way
Seasonal Public Utility Non-Emergency Exemption
For Public Utility drivers seeking a non-emergency exemption on a given route during the enforcement of seasonal weight and speed restrictions.
Seasonal Agricultural Exemption - Single Move
For those seeking exemption for a single agricultural move along a specified route during the enforcement of seasonal weight and speed restrictions.
Springtime Bonding
For drivers seeking authorization for the movement of legal loads during the enforcement of seasonal weight and speed restrictions.
Extended Transportation
An annual permit to transport overweight/oversize/maximum axle load vehicles
Single Move
Required for one-time movement of oversize/overweight vehicles or loads.
General Information: Oversize/Overweight Vehicles
General Information: Seasonal Weight & Speed Restrictions
These documents answer the questions, “What are seasonal restrictions, and how are they enforced?” The KCRC Weight & Speed Restriction hotline is 616-336-2019.