Ypsilanti, MI · Washtenaw County

No notary required

Building Permit and Plan Review Application

Ypsilanti property owners or their contractors use this application to request a building permit and plan review for proposed construction or improvements.

What this form is

The City of Ypsilanti uses this application for building permit requests and plan review. It asks for property, owner, contractor, and design professional information, details about the building and proposed work, construction value, and plan review information. Separate applications are required for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, and fence permits; historical properties must submit plans to the Historic District Commission before applying.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a Ypsilanti building permit should complete this application for proposed construction, alterations, repairs, or demolition.

How to submit it

The form says to apply for permits online at BSAonline.com. Plans may be emailed to [email protected] with a copy of the application, or submitted on a USB drive in PDF format.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the homeowner affidavit and applicant attestation are signed and dated, with no notary block provided.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Ypsilanti Building Permit and Plan Review Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the requested property, applicant, project, construction value, and plan review information.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans

    Include required plans and specifications, or provide the basis for a plan review exemption where applicable.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Apply online at BSAonline.com. The form also says plans may be emailed or submitted on a USB drive in PDF format with a copy of the application.

Frequently asked questions

What information does the Ypsilanti building permit application request?
It requests property and applicant details, contractor and design professional information, building type, proposed work, construction value, and plan review information.
How do I submit the Ypsilanti building permit application?
The form directs applicants to BSAonline.com to apply online. Plans may be emailed to [email protected] with a copy of the application or submitted on a USB drive in PDF format.
Do I need a notary for the Ypsilanti building permit application?
No. This document is signed without a notary; the homeowner affidavit and applicant attestation are signed and dated, with no notary block provided.
Do I need separate applications for other permits?
Yes. The form says separate applications must be completed for electrical, mechanical, plumbing, sign, and fence permits.

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