Walled Lake, MI · Oakland County
Building Permit Application
Property owners and contractors use this application to request a Walled Lake building permit for construction, additions, accessory structures, or alterations.
What this form is
The application requests owner and contractor details, project information, construction value, and a description of the proposed work. The city requires supporting plans and other information for the project, including a plot plan or mortgage survey for certain structures. Separate electrical, mechanical, and plumbing permits are required, and work must not start before permit approval.
Who needs it
Property owners or contractors proposing new construction, additions, accessory structures, or alterations in Walled Lake need to complete this application.
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 without a notary; the applicant and, when applicable, property owner sign, and the homeowner affidavit has no notarized or sworn step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the owner, contractor, and proposed project information, and describe the work.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Include the required paper plan and electronic copy; add a mortgage survey or plot plan and calculations when applicable.
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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 Walled Lake Building Permit Application for?
- It is used to apply for a building permit for proposed construction, additions, accessory structures, repairs, or alterations in Walled Lake.
- What plans and information are required?
- The form calls for project and owner information, and requires a paper plan at least 18 by 24 inches plus an electronic copy. Certain projects also require a mortgage survey or plot plan and calculations.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the application, and the property owner must also sign when the applicant is not the owner. The homeowner affidavit does not call for notarization.
- 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.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.