Memphis, MI · Macomb County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or their authorized agents use this application to request a building permit for proposed construction, alterations, repairs, or other listed work in Memphis.
What this form is
The application collects project and site details, applicant and contractor information, the type and cost of work, and building characteristics. Plans and an application for plan examination with the appropriate fee are required before a permit can be issued, except for certain minor alterations and repairs; separate applications are required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work permits.
Who needs it
A property owner or authorized agent proposing building work in Memphis completes this application, with separate applications required for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.
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 by the applicant without a notary; the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete the Application
Complete the applicable sections with project, applicant, contractor, and building information, then sign and date it.
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Gather Required Plans
Include plans and an application for plan examination with the appropriate fee when required; use separate applications for plumbing, mechanical, or electrical permits.
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Submit to the City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Memphis Building Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for project and site details, applicant and contractor information, the work type and cost, and building characteristics such as use, construction type, and floor area.
- Are plans required with this application?
- The form says plans and an application for plan examination with the appropriate fee are required before a permit can be issued, with exceptions for certain minor alterations and repairs.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. The document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- 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.