Dearborn, MI · Wayne County
Commercial Property Owner Affidavit for Construction Permit Applications
Commercial property owners complete this affidavit to give an applicant permission to perform work described in a construction permit application.
What this form is
This affidavit accompanies a construction permit application and its drawings. The property owner provides their name, mailing address, and phone number, then signs to certify ownership and permission for the applicant to do the described work. It also outlines responsibilities for code compliance, inspections, and cooperation with the city inspector.
Who needs it
A commercial property owner completes this affidavit when an applicant seeks permission to perform work on the property under a construction permit 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 document is signed without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed, so the property owner just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Affidavit
Download the Commercial Property Owner Affidavit for a construction permit application.
- 2
Complete the Owner Information
Enter the property owner's name, mailing address, and contact phone number.
- 3
Gather the Permit Materials
Include the construction permit application and accompanying drawings referenced by the affidavit.
- 4
Sign and Submit
The property owner signs the affidavit, then submits it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Commercial Property Owner Affidavit do?
- It lets the property owner certify ownership and give the named applicant permission to perform the work described in the construction permit application.
- What information does the property owner provide?
- The form asks for the owner's name, mailing address, contact phone number, and signature. The owner certifies that they own the property and have authorized the work.
- Do I need a notary for the Commercial Property Owner Affidavit?
- No. The document has no notary block or notarized attachment listed; the property owner just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the affidavit?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
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This Commercial Property Owner Affidavit for Construction Permit Applications doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.