Please review permit and license applications in their entirely before submitting for review. 

All construction-related permit applications, and any required supporting materials, must be submitted prior to any work being completed. For questions regarding construction-related permits, please contact the Community Development Department at 248.530.1850.

All permit applications must be submitted with all required items.  Incomplete applications will be returned.  The Clerk's Office will answer any questions you may have about additional requirements, including timelines for submission.  Contact the Clerk's Office at 248.530.1880.

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Construction Related Permits

Building Permit Application Building Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Electrical Permit Application Electrical Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Fence Permit Application Fence Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Mechanical Permit Application Mechanical Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Plumbing Permit Application Plumbing Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Obstruction Permit Obstruction Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Right of Way Permit Right of Way Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Sidewalk Permit Sidewalk Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

SIGN PERMIT APPLICATION Sign Permit (Submit to Building Department)

Site Evaluation Application Site Evaluation Application (Submit to Building Dept.)

Soil Erosion Sedimentation Permit Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Special Treatment Permit Special Treatment Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Stormwater Runoff Permit Stormwater Runoff Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Tent Permit Application Tent Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Utility Right of Way Permit Utility Right of Way Permit (Submit to Engineering Dept.)

Vacant Property Registration Application Vacant Property Registration Application (Submit to Building Dept.)

WATER & SEWER PERMIT APPLICATION Water & Sewer Permit (Submit to Building Depart.)

Zoning Compliance Permit Application Zoning Compliance Permit (Submit to Building Dept.)

Business Licenses & Permits

Auction/Estate Sale License Auction/Estate Sale Application (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

Initial Merchants Application New Business License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

LANDLORD LICENSE APPLICATION Landlord License Application (Submit to the Building Dept.)

Outdoor Dining/Platform Application Outdoor Dining License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

Peddling/Soliciting/Vendor Application Commercial Vendor License (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

SLUP Applications

SLUP APP - BISTRO

SLUP APP - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LICENSE

GENERAL SLUP APP

Other Permit & License Applications

Film Permit Application Film Permit (Submit to Planning Dept.)

Pet License Registration Form Pet License Registration Form (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)

SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION Special Event Permit Application (Submit to the City Clerk's Office)