"Over the Counter" Building Permits
Building permits for simple projects may be obtained over the counter (PDF) on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Only 16 applications for Over the Counter Permits are available each Tuesday. Applicants can begin taking numbers for slots beginning at 1:00 p.m. Please review the PDF for an updated description of which permits can be issued over the counter.
New Phone Numbers for City Offices
Most Community Services staff, including Planning & Development, now have new telelphone numbers as part of the City's phone system conversion. Please be sure to ask your regular contacts for their new phone numbers. Your patience during the conversion is appreciated. You may call 734.794.6000 then select Option 9 for a dial by name directory.
New Fees - July 1, 2010
Some fees have changed effective July 1, 2010. Please be sure to refer to the new Fee Schedules to avoid delays in permit issuance.
New Software
The Planning & Development Services Unit has implemented a new development review and inspection services software called TRAKiT. Benefits of the new system include:
Fees for Additional Inspections
Effective March 20, 2008 permit holders of all trade permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) will be required to make payment in advance, for all additional inspections which were not included at the time of the original permit issuance. This includes the necessary inspections required to finalize any open permits. Permits are good for 6 months from the date of issuance.
Previously, extra inspection fees that were incurred during your project were invoiced by the City to the permit holder after the permit was finaled. This resulted in lengthy delays in closing out the permit.
The fee for all inspections added to an open Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing permit will continue to be assessed at $30.00 per inspection. Payment is to be made to the City of Ann Arbor.
Any Expired Permits that have not had a final inspection will be charged the following fees:
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If you only need a final inspection to final out your expired permit, the fee is $35.00 and you must call the Building Deparment staff directly to schedule this permit as it will remain 'expired' as a status until you can final this work. Staff can be reached after 9:00 a.m. at 734-794-6263. Payment must be made and the appointment to schedule at the time payment is received.
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If your permit does NOT pass inspection, you have one of two options. You can take out a completely NEW permit for this work, or you can "Reactivate" your permit for $35.00 which renews your permit for an additional six months, and you must pay for any additional inspections at $30.00 each, including any inspections already used but not paid for. The advantage of taking out an entirely new permit would benefit those contractors whose permit fees were originally less than the $35.00 reactivation fee. Questions regarding reactivation and/or expired permits can be directed to the building staff at the number listed above.
Plan Review Fees
Beginning Monday Jan 7, 2008, Applicants for building permits must pay the Plan Review Fee upon submittal of the building permit application. Previously, this fee was due along with the building permit fee when the permit was picked up.
Permit applications that are submitted without this fee, will not be reviewed until this fee is paid. This rule does not apply to any applications submitted prior to this date.
Unoccupied Building Notification
An Unoccupied Building Notification (PDF) form must be completed and filed with the City of Ann Arbor according to Chapter 101, Section 8:382(10).
Orangeburg Piping
Determine if a property has Orangeburg Piping (PDF).
This page is maintained by Planning and Development Services/Building and is updated regularly. If you experience technical difficulties or need to contact us for any reason, contact Planning and Development Services/Building building@a2gov.org
Last updated: March 19, 2010