city · MI

Dearborn, MI City Hall, Building Department & Permits

Where to reach the Dearborn City Hall, building department, and planning & zoning office — plus plain-English guides to every common building and trade permit issued in Dearborn. Permit Junkie keeps requirements current and helps you file in minutes.

Official portal: https://cityofdearborn.org/services/building

Phone: (313) 943-2150

Dearborn City Hall & building department contact

Address

16901 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126

Office hours

Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Phone

(313) 943-2150

Verified against the official Dearborn website on 7/4/2026.

Local departments

• Dearborn Fire Marshal
  fire
  (313) 943-2800
• Dearborn City Clerk — Business Licensing
  other
  (313) 943-2032
• Dearborn Building & Safety Division
  building
  16901 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
  (313) 943-2150
• Dearborn Planning Department
  zoning
  (313) 943-2185

Verified permits from Dearborn

10 active permit types indexed by our Jurisdiction Intelligence Network.

• Business License
  Fees & timeline vary
• Certificate of Occupancy
  Fees & timeline vary
• Commercial Building Permit
  Fees & timeline vary
• Electrical Permit
  Fees & timeline vary
• Fire Inspection
  Fees & timeline vary
• Mechanical / HVAC Permit
  Fees & timeline vary
• Plumbing Permit
  Fees & timeline vary
• Residential Building Permit
  Fees & timeline vary

Indexed data sources

1 active source feeding our permit knowledge for Dearborn.

• amlegal · ordinance
  codelibrary.amlegal.com
• official · ordinance
  waynecounty.com
• official · ordinance
  cityofdearborn.org
• municode · ordinance
  library.municode.com

Permit guides for Dearborn

• Building Permit
  Authorization to construct, alter, or repair a structure.
• Electrical Permit
  Required for new electrical service, panel upgrades, and most wiring work.
• Plumbing Permit
  Required for new plumbing, water heater replacement, and most pipe work.
• Mechanical Permit
  Required for HVAC, furnaces, AC units, ductwork, and gas appliances.
• Roofing Permit
  Required for most full or partial roof replacements.
• Deck Permit
  Required for new decks, deck replacements, and significant deck repairs.
• Fence Permit
  Required for new fences over a certain height; thresholds vary by jurisdiction.
• Demolition Permit
  Required to demolish a structure or portion of a structure.
• Commercial Building Permit
  Building permit for non-residential structures and tenant improvements.
• Residential Building Permit
  Permits covering single-family and small multifamily residential work.
• Sign Permit
  Required for most permanent and many temporary business signs.
• Swimming Pool Permit
  Required for in-ground and most above-ground residential pools.
• Home Addition Permit
  Required for any conditioned-space addition to a home.
• Garage Permit
  Required for attached and detached garages.
• Basement Finish Permit
  Required for converting a basement into livable space.