Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?

No. The application asks the applicant or homeowner to sign and date it, without a notary. Required site plans and any license or ID copies are not identified as notarized.

How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?

Submit it to the Owosso Building Department at 301 W Main St., Owosso, MI 48867. Email the department for the link to pay online.

What attachments are required for a house or garage permit?

A site plan is required for house and garage permits. It must show the listed property lines, structures, elevations, dimensions, setbacks, and other project details. A soil erosion permit from Shiawassee County is also listed.

Does this application cover electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work?

The form says separate electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits may be required to complete the project.

Owosso, MI · Shiawassee County

No notary required

Residential Building Permit Application

Homeowners and contractors use this application to request a City of Owosso building permit for residential construction or renovation work.

What this form is

Use this application to request a City of Owosso building permit for residential work, including renovations, additions, new houses, garages, roofing, and siding. It asks for property, owner, contractor, work description, construction value, and project details. House and garage permits require a site plan with specified details, and separate electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits may also be required.

Who needs it

Homeowners and contractors planning residential building work in Owosso use this application to request a building permit.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Owosso Building Department, 301 W Main St., Owosso, MI 48867. Email [email protected] for the link to pay online.

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the required site plan and any license or ID copies are not identified as notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the residential building permit application PDF.
2
Complete The Application
Provide property and contractor details, describe the work, enter the construction value, and sign and date the application.
3
Gather Required Attachments
For house and garage permits, prepare the site plan details listed on the form. Contractors should include a copy of their state license and ID.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Owosso Building Department at 301 W Main St., Owosso, MI 48867.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Residential Building Permit Application?: No. The application asks the applicant or homeowner to sign and date it, without a notary. Required site plans and any license or ID copies are not identified as notarized.
How do I submit the Residential Building Permit Application?: Submit it to the Owosso Building Department at 301 W Main St., Owosso, MI 48867. Email the department for the link to pay online.
What attachments are required for a house or garage permit?: A site plan is required for house and garage permits. It must show the listed property lines, structures, elevations, dimensions, setbacks, and other project details. A soil erosion permit from Shiawassee County is also listed.
Does this application cover electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work?: The form says separate electrical, mechanical, or plumbing permits may be required to complete the project.

Need something notarized?

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