Flint, MI · Genesee County
Certificate of Appropriateness Application
This application lets property owners or applicants request a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Flint Historic District Commission for proposed work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Flint Historic District Commission for proposed work on a property in a historic district. It asks for applicant and property information, a description of the work, materials, and project cost. Applications must be complete and include eight color photos of exterior areas; drawings are required for new construction, additions, or structural changes.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants seeking a Certificate of Appropriateness for proposed work reviewed by the Flint Historic District Commission need this application.
How to submit it
Submit complete applications to the City of Flint, Attention: Historic District Commission, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Suite S105, Flint, MI 48502, at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled meeting.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires no sworn statement or notarized attachment, though commercial-building drawings must be signed and sealed by a registered engineer, architect, or surveyor.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Certificate of Appropriateness Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Provide applicant and property details, describe the proposed work, list materials, and enter the project cost.
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Gather Required Attachments
Include eight color photos of exterior areas and, when applicable, detailed drawings for new construction, additions, or structural changes.
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Submit to the Commission
Send the complete application to the Historic District Commission at the address on the form at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled meeting.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Commercial-building drawings must be signed and sealed by a registered engineer, architect, or surveyor.
- How do I submit the Certificate of Appropriateness Application?
- Submit the complete application to the City of Flint, Attention: Historic District Commission, at 1101 S. Saginaw St., Suite S105, Flint, MI 48502.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include eight color photos of the exterior areas indicated on the application. Attach detailed drawings for new construction, additions, or structural changes; commercial-building drawings must be signed and sealed by a registered engineer, architect, or surveyor.
- When must I submit the application?
- Submit the complete application at least 14 calendar days before the scheduled meeting. Only complete applications will be accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Certificate of Appropriateness Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.