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Detroit, MI City Hall, Building Department & Permits

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

Official portal: https://aca-prod.accela.com/DETROIT

Phone: (313) 224-3202

Detroit City Hall & building department contact

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, 2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226

Office hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Phone

(313) 224-3202

Email

bseedcustomerservice@detroitmi.gov

Verified against the official Detroit website on 9/5/2026.

Detroit permit fees

Permit fees in Detroit are set by the city's published fee schedule and depend on the type of work and its valuation. We link the official schedule rather than quote amounts, so you always see the current figures.

Local departments

• Detroit BSEED — Electrical Inspection
  electrical
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
  (313) 224-3170
  bseed@detroitmi.gov
  Department portal
• Detroit BSEED — Plumbing Inspection
  plumbing
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
  (313) 224-3170
  bseed@detroitmi.gov
  Department portal
• Detroit BSEED — Mechanical Inspection
  mechanical
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
  (313) 224-3170
  bseed@detroitmi.gov
  Department portal
• Detroit Business License Center
  licensing
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
  (313) 224-1381
  buslic@detroitmi.gov
  Department portal
• Detroit BSEED — Sign Permits
  signs
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
  (313) 224-3202
  bseed@detroitmi.gov
  Department portal
• BSEED — Building Division
  building
  2 Woodward Ave, Suite 401, Detroit, MI 48226
  Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  (313) 224-2733
  Department portal

Verified permits from Detroit

64 active permit types indexed by our Jurisdiction Intelligence Network.

• Backflow Preventer Permit / Test
  $100–$300 · 5–10 days
  File online
• Banner Permit
  $50–$150 · 5–10 days
  File online
• Boiler Permit
  $150–$900 · 10–20 days
  File online
• Building Permit — Alteration / Interior Build-Out
  $200–$6000 · 10–30 days
  File online
• Building Permit — Renovation / Restoration
  $300–$10000 · 20–60 days
  File online
• Certificate of Occupancy
  $150–$600 · 7–30 days
  File online
• Commercial Building Permit
  $500–$25000 · 30–90 days
  File online
• Commercial Kitchen Hood / Type I Suppression
  $325–$1800 · 15–45 days
  File online

Indexed data sources

1 active source feeding our permit knowledge for Detroit.

• official · ordinance
  aca-prod.accela.com
• amlegal · ordinance
  codelibrary.amlegal.com
• official · ordinance
  waynecounty.com
• official · ordinance
  detroitmi.gov
• municode · ordinance
  library.municode.com

Permit guides for Detroit

• 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.