Houghton County News
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CONTRACTUAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR WANTED
The Houghton County Controller's Office will be accepting applications for a Contractual Electrical Inspector. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and be able to become registered with the State of Michigan, as required by Act 54 of 1986. Qualifications and applications are available online at www.houghtoncounty.net and will be accepted until noon on Friday, June 7, 2013 in the Houghton County Controller's office, 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton, MI 49931. Houghton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION
CONTRACTUAL PLUMBING/MECHANICAL INSPECTOR WANTED
The Houghton County Controller's Office will be accepting applications for a Contractual Plumbing/Mechanical Inspector. Applicants must have a valid Driver's license and be able to become registered with State of Michigan, as required by Act 54 of 1986. Qualifications and applications are available online at www.houghtoncounty.net and will be accepted until noon on Friday, May 31, 2013 in the Houghton County Controller's Office, 401 E. Houghton Ave., Houghton, MI 49931. Houghton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
HO. CO. BOARD MEETING NOTICE
No Special Meetings at this time.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
Membership List
HOUGHTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE
HOUGHTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS
BYLAWS
2012 ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT
2012 ELECTION SUMMARY REPORT
HOUGHTON COUNTY 2012 Audit
Financial Statement
www.michigan.gov/treasury/0,4679,7-121-1751_31038_61583-278249--,00.html
HOUGHTON COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE
HO.CO. PLANNING COMMISSION 2013 MEETING SCHEDULE
PASSPORT SERVICES
Complete Passport Information including Application Forms.
www.travel.state.gov/
Houghton County Courthouse
401 E. Houghton Avenue
Houghton, Michigan 49931
Houghton County Memorial Airport
The Airport Board meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00PM in the Airport conference room. The Airport Board reserves the right to change the meeting day if required.
houghtoncounty.org
Houghton County Building Department
Houghton County issues building permits for all locations of the county except the City of Houghton and the Village of Calumet.

Current codes in effect: 2009 Michigan Building(03/09/11); 2009 Michigan Residential(03/09/11); 2009 Michigan Mechanical(10/21/10); 2009 Michigan Plumbing(08/20/10); 2008 National Electrical Code(12/02/09); 2009 Michigan Uniform Energy Code (03/09/11).

All permits obtained shall conform to the above listed codes. Code books are available from our office on the fifth floor of the the County Courthouse.





Houghton County Clerk
Concealed Weapons "Gun Board" Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at 11:00 A.M. Report to the Sheriff Office for meeting location.
Houghton County Marina
Harbormaster on duty:
May 1st through June 12th from 10AM - 6PM
From June 13th through September 1st from 10AM - 8PM
From September 2nd through October 31st from 10AM - 6PM
Closed for the winter.
Office of Emergency Measures
Visit the Emergency Measures site for important information.
www.houghtoncountyoem.org