Manchester, MI · Washtenaw County
Electrical Permit Application
Homeowners and contractors use this application to request an electrical permit for work at a property in Manchester and the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority service area.
What this form is
Use this application before starting electrical work to request a permit from the Western Washtenaw Construction Authority. It asks for the job location, contractor or homeowner details, type of work, service rating, building size, and a description of the work. Plans may be required depending on the project, and the form lists inspection and application fees.
Who needs it
A homeowner or contractor planning electrical work in the authority's service area should complete the application before work begins.
How to submit it
Applications can be processed by email at [email protected]. The form lists a $35 application fee and says payments can be made online through the link at the top of the website, with a 3% service fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the homeowner affidavit is a certification on the form, and no notarization is specified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Electrical Permit Application for the electrical work planned at the property.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the job location, owner or contractor information, type of work, service rating, building size, and work description.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Check the plan review requirements and submit plans when required before a permit can be issued.
- 4
Submit To The Authority
Email the application to [email protected]; the form also describes online payment through the link at the top of the website.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Electrical Permit Application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. Its homeowner affidavit is a certification on the form, and no notarization is specified.
- How do I submit the Electrical Permit Application?
- The form says applications can be processed by email at [email protected]. Payments can be made online through the link at the top of the website, with a 3% service fee.
- What information does the Electrical Permit Application ask for?
- It asks for job location and owner details, contractor or homeowner information, type of work, service rating, building size, and a description of the work.
- When are plans required for an electrical permit?
- The form says plans are required for all building types except when the electrical system rating does not exceed 400 amps and the building is not over 3,500 square feet, or for certain government work.