Birmingham, MI · Oakland County

No notary required

Demolition Permit Application

Property owners or their agents use this application to request a Birmingham permit before completely or partially demolishing a building or structure.

What this form is

Birmingham requires a demolition permit before complete or partial demolition of a commercial or residential building or structure. The application asks for the project location and type, applicant and project contact details, construction documents, and a description of the structures to be demolished. Applicants must also provide the listed utility disconnect notices, property survey, neighbor-notice information, photographs, and other applicable materials and fees.

Who needs it

A property owner or authorized agent planning complete or partial demolition of a commercial or residential building or structure in Birmingham needs this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application and required materials to the Community Development - Building Department at 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48009. The form also lists www.bsaonline.com and fax 248-530-1290; applicable fees are due upon submission.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; no notarized or sworn attachment is identified, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Demolition Permit Application and review the listed application requirements.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Enter the project location, applicant and contact details, project description, and required signatures.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Documents

    Include the required utility notices, survey, neighbor-notice information, photographs, and other applicable construction documents.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Building Department

    Submit the application and required materials to the Building Department; applicable fees are due upon submission.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Demolition Permit Application?
No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and it identifies no notarized or sworn attachment.
How do I submit the Demolition Permit Application?
Submit the application and required materials to the Building Department at 151 Martin Street, Birmingham, MI 48009. The form also lists www.bsaonline.com and fax 248-530-1290.
What materials are required with the application?
The requirements include utility disconnect notices, a property survey, notice information for adjoining owners, photographs, and other project documents. Requirements vary by project type.
When is a demolition permit required?
The application requirements say a demolition permit is necessary before the complete or partial demolition of any commercial or residential building or structure.

Need something notarized?

This Demolition Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.