Essexville, MI · Bay County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request a building permit from the City of Essexville Building Department.
What this form is
Use this application when applying for a building permit for proposed construction, additions, alterations, demolition, repairs, or other listed work. It asks for owner, contractor, applicant, and project details, construction value, and a description of the work. A site plan is required for new buildings, additions, or a change of use; the form also says detailed section views are required for new or remodel permits.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents applying for a building permit for work in Essexville should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the information and agrees to follow applicable requirements.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Complete all sections with applicant, owner, contractor, and project details, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Complete the site plan section when required; the form also calls for a detailed section view for new or remodel permits.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not notarization; the signer certifies the information and agrees to follow applicable requirements.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It requests owner, contractor, applicant, and project information, including the work description, construction value, building use, construction type, and floor areas.
- Do I need to include a site plan?
- The form requires the site plan section for all new buildings, additions, or changes of use. It lists the information the plan must show and allows a separate sheet.