Sterling Heights, MI · Macomb County
Homeowner Pool & Hot Tub Permit Packet
Homeowners use this packet to apply for a Sterling Heights building permit for a pool or hot tub and provide required plans and supporting documents.
What this form is
This packet is for pool or hot tub projects with side walls over 24 inches and includes a building permit application and a guide to required permits, plans, and inspections. The city asks applicants to provide the pool location, dimensions, equipment details, property-line distances, electrical information, and barrier details. Electrical or mechanical permit applications may also be required depending on the work.
Who needs it
Homeowners applying for a pool or hot tub building permit in Sterling Heights should complete the application and provide the required plans and documents.
How to submit it
Submit online at sterlingheights.gov, in person at the Building Department, or by mail to Attn: Building Department, 40555 Utica Rd., 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
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Download The Packet
Download the Homeowner Pool & Hot Tub Permit Packet PDF.
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Complete The Application
Complete the building permit application sections and skip contractor information if applying as the homeowner.
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Gather Required Plans
Include plans and pool specifications, a picture, and a driver's license if the homeowner is applying.
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Submit To The City
Submit online, 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 Pool & Hot Tub Permit Packet?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the homeowner signs the affidavit and the applicant signs and dates the application.
- How do I submit the pool permit packet?
- Submit online at sterlingheights.gov, in person at the Building Department, or by mail to Attn: Building Department, 40555 Utica Rd., Sterling Heights, MI 48313.
- What plans and documents should I include?
- The packet calls for plans showing the pool location, size and shape, property-line distances, overhead wires and electrical service, and barrier details. Include a picture and specifications for the proposed pool.
- Are other permits required for pool work?
- An electrical permit is required for electrical work. A mechanical permit is required if installing a pool heater; the packet notes that permits should be secured by the person doing the work.
Need something notarized?
This Homeowner Pool & Hot Tub Permit Packet doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.