Birmingham, MI · Oakland County
Right-of-Way Permit Application
Property owners, applicants, and contractors use this application to request a Birmingham permit for work in the city right-of-way.
What this form is
The application requests a permit for right-of-way work, including water or sewer repairs and other projects. It asks for the job location, purpose, applicant and company details, and geotechnical inspection firm information. The form lists a signed Right of Way Affidavit and a copy of an insurance certificate naming the City of Birmingham as additionally insured as attachments.
Who needs it
Applicants seeking a permit for work in the Birmingham right-of-way, including contractors doing street work, use this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form names the Community Development - Engineering Department.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the attached Right of Way Affidavit also requires a signature, but the document does not call for notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Right-of-Way Permit Application.
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Complete the Application
Fill in the job location, project purpose, applicant details, and geotechnical firm information.
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Gather the Listed Attachments
Include a signed Right of Way Affidavit and a copy of the insurance certificate naming the city as additionally insured.
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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 is the Right-of-Way Permit Application for?
- It requests a permit for work in Birmingham’s right-of-way, including water or sewer repairs and other projects.
- What attachments does the application list?
- It lists a signed Right of Way Affidavit and a copy of an insurance certificate naming the City of Birmingham as additionally insured.
- Do I need a notary for the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- No. The application and attached Right of Way Affidavit require signatures, but the document does not call for notarization.
- How do I submit the Right-of-Way Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form. The form names the Community Development - Engineering Department; check the city website for current contact details.