Traverse City, MI · Grand Traverse County
Application for Encroachment, Sale of City Property, or Relinquishment of City Easement
Property owners or applicants use this application to request an encroachment, purchase of city property, or relinquishment of a city easement.
What this form is
The application lets an applicant select one of three request types and describe the request’s location and nature. To be considered, the request must include a letter addressed to the City Engineer, a survey prepared by a Licensed Surveyor, legal descriptions, and certification that the property owner is not delinquent in paying debt owed to or collected by the City. The form lists a non-refundable $475 application fee.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking an encroachment, sale of city property, or relinquishment of a city easement should complete this application and provide the listed supporting materials.
How to submit it
The form lists the City of Traverse City address as 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684, and a non-refundable $475 application fee. 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; it lists a property-owner debt certification but does not state that it must be sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the application PDF for an encroachment, city property sale, or easement relinquishment request.
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Complete the Application
Enter applicant and property-owner information, select a request type, describe the request, then sign and date.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the letter, survey, legal descriptions, and property-owner debt certification listed on the form.
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Submit to the City
The form lists a non-refundable $475 fee and the City address at 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684.
Frequently asked questions
- What requests does this application cover?
- It covers requests for an encroachment, sale of city property, or relinquishment of a city easement. The applicant checks one request type and describes its location and nature.
- What supporting materials are required?
- The form lists a letter addressed to the City Engineer, a survey prepared by a Licensed Surveyor, legal descriptions of the owned property and proposed request, and certification about city debt.
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. It lists a property-owner debt certification but does not say that certification must be sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the application?
- The form lists the City at 400 Boardman Avenue, Traverse City, MI 49684, and a non-refundable $475 application fee. Check the city website for current submission details.