Sterling Heights, MI · Macomb County
Homeowner Deck Permit Packet
Homeowners use this packet to apply for a Sterling Heights building permit for a deck and provide project plans and required supporting documents.
What this form is
This packet explains what homeowners need to submit with a building permit application for a deck, including detailed plans showing the deck and its location on the property. The application asks for owner, job, and project details, and a homeowner applying for the permit must complete the homeowner affidavit. The packet also lists building permit and plan review fees.
Who needs it
Homeowners applying for a Sterling Heights building permit for a deck need this packet and the supporting documents listed in its instructions.
How to submit it
Submit through the online portal, in person at the Building Department, or by mail to the Building Department, 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the homeowner signs the affidavit and the applicant signs and dates the application.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Homeowner Deck Permit Packet PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the applicable Building Permit Application sections. If applying as the homeowner, skip the contractor information and complete the homeowner affidavit.
- 3
Gather The Required Documents
Include detailed plans showing the deck and its location on the property. Include a driver's license if the homeowner is applying.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit through the online portal, in person at the Building Department, or by mail to the address listed in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Homeowner Deck Permit Packet?
- No. The homeowner signs the affidavit and the applicant signs and dates the application; the packet does not require notarization.
- How do I submit the Homeowner Deck Permit Packet?
- Submit it through the online portal, in person at the Building Department, or by mail to the Building Department at 40555 Utica Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
- What documents do I need to include with a deck permit application?
- The packet lists a completed Building Permit Application, detailed plans showing the deck and its location on the property, and a driver's license if the homeowner is applying.
- Can I apply for the deck permit as a homeowner?
- Yes. The packet says homeowners should skip the contractor information section and complete the homeowner affidavit.
Need something notarized?
This Homeowner Deck Permit Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.