Applications and Forms

Permits

Permits are obtained by submitting an appropriate application form together with two copies of plans (PDF) for the proposed work. Applications are reviewed for compliance with code and safety requirements. Some applications require supporting documentation.

Many of our applications and registration forms are available to download below. You may also request an application by fax or mail. At this time, applications cannot be submitted online.

Applications may be submitted:

In person at the Permit Desk at Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 during regular business hours
Mailed to "Building Permit Desk, P.O. Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107-8647"
Faxed to (734) 994-8460
NO EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PLEASE NOTE: Any faxed applications MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by a payment cover sheet (below) in order to process your permit or application. Any application received without payment information cannot be processed.

Payment cover sheet (PDF)

Permits cannot be issued until they are paid for. For your convenience, we accept MasterCard, VISA, Discover, checks, money orders and cash.

Fees are based on the actual work being performed.

Building permit fees (PDF) are based on the cost of the project
Electrical permit fees (PDF)
Mechanical permit fees (PDF)
Plumbing permit fees (PDF)

Homeowners are eligible to obtain permits by filing an affidavit affirming they are doing the work themselves and providing their driver's license or state I.D. to copy for verification purposes.

Homeowners of rental properties are required to have licensed contractors perform all work and obtain and final all permits for all work on any rental unit. Rental property owners may pull permits and perform the following duties as a homeowner without having to hire contractors:

Reshingling of the roof
Replacing entry doors or windows if the replacement is a one for one (same size) replacement and there is no change in the opening.
Remove and replacement or installation of siding.

The following affidavits and instructions must accompany permits where applicable:

Energy worksheet
Home Owner Affidavit & D.L. or State I.D. (where owner applies for permit)
Insurance Requirements
Investigation into House Relocation
Reclamation of Usable Materials (where a house is proposed for demolition)

List of Applications/Forms

Please visit the Appeals Board page to download Building, Housing, Sign and Zoning Board of Appeals applications.

Please visit Planning Services' Development Review page to download applications for annexations, zoning, land division and site plan petitions.

Address Request (PDF)
Building Application - Residential (PDF)
For All Building Applications (including plan examination)
Please include two sets of plans with your application. One will be retained by Planning & Development Services and one must be posted on the job site with your permit. A minimum of 24 hours is required for review and processing. (Multiple applications on a property may require additional processing time.)
Building Application - Commercial (PDF)
Note: Site planned projects have additional permit requirements. Contact the Planning Division at 734-794-6265 or Planning@a2gov.org to initiate a project.
Cash Bond Agreement (PDF)
Certificate of Occupancy Request (Temp OR Final - One condensed form) (PDF)
Contractor/Applicant Registration (PDF)
Demolition Procedures Packet (PDF)
Electrical Permit Application (PDF)
Fence Guidelines and Zoning Compliance Application (PDF)
Fire Suppression and Alarm Permit Application (PDF)
Historic District Commission Application (PDF)
New! Impervious Area Worksheet for Residential Construction (PDF)
Mechanical Permit Application (PDF)
Peddler/Solicitor License Application - for profit (PDF)
Plumbing Permit Application (PDF)
Portable Off-Premise Sign in DDA (PDF)
Plan Revision Request (PDF)
Re-Occupation Application (PDF)
Right-of-Way (PDF)
Note: These permits are now issued by Customer Service. They are located at 301 E Huron (south side of first floor). Contact information is located on the permit application.
Sidewalk Occupancy Application (PDF)
Sign Application (PDF)
Soil Erosion Application (PDF)
Soil erosion and sedimentation control for residential and commercial property. Your permit must be posted on the job site.
Solicitation - non-profit organization (PDF)
Special Event - Competitive (PDF)
Special Event - Non-Competitive (PDF)
Trade Permit Application (PDF)
(Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing) - A minimum of 24 hours is required for review and processing. Multiple applications on a property may require additional processing time. Your permit must be posted on the job site.
Unoccupied Building Notification (PDF)
Zoning Compliance Application - Construction (PDF)
Zoning Compliance Application - Use/Sales (PDF)

****Banner, Block Party and Noise permits are currently handled through the Clerk's offices on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Please contact them at 734.794.6140 for additional information and procedures.

Last Updated: May 23, 2012