Detroit, MI · Wayne County
Administrative Hearing and Board of Appeals Application
This application lets property owners and applicants request a Detroit administrative hearing or Board of Appeals review for code relief, a variance, or specified approvals.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to request a variance from code provisions or approval through an administrative procedure, as required by the code. The application asks for the property location, permit details, the code issue, and the reason for noncompliance; supporting drawings, plans, or a written narrative may also be required depending on the request. The owner and applicant must both complete and sign affidavits, and the form directs applicants to submit it to the Board of Appeals Clerk.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking a code variance, administrative approval, or a Board of Appeals hearing for a Detroit property may need to file this application.
Why it needs a notary
The form has two subscribed-and-sworn jurat blocks; both the applicant and owner must sign their affidavits before a notary.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Application
Get the Administrative Hearing/Board of Appeals Application and review the instructions for your type of request.
- 2
Fill Out the Form
Enter the property, owner, applicant, and code-request details, and prepare any supporting materials listed for your request.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the applicant and owner affidavit signatures.
- 4
Sign on Video
Both the applicant and owner sign their affidavit in the notary's presence during the online session.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send or deliver the completed application and supporting documents as directed by the form, and follow its payment instructions.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Detroit. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit the completed application?
- The form says to return the application to the Board of Appeals Clerk in Room 408. It also provides email addresses for sending the attached form. Include any drawings, plans, or narrative required for your type of request.
- Do I need to have both affidavits notarized?
- Yes. The application includes separate subscribed-and-sworn affidavit blocks for the applicant and owner, and both must sign. Each signer should appear before the notary for their respective jurat.
- Can I sign the affidavits with an online notary?
- Michigan authorizes remote electronic notarization by its notaries under the Michigan Law on Notarial Acts, MCL 55.261 et seq. A commissioned online notary can guide you through signing on video; confirm with the city, village or township if unsure.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- Requirements depend on the request. The form lists dimensioned drawings and a narrative for code variations, and plans, approvals, photographs, or other documentation for specified temporary trailer and concrete-removal requests.