How do I submit the Plumbing Permit Application?

The form says the application can also be completed online and directs applicants to detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps for more information. It says checks should be payable to Treasurer City of Detroit.

What information does the application ask for?

It asks for property and job details, contractor and master plumber information, homeowner contact details, and the plumbing items being installed.

What does the form say about permit fees?

The fee chart lists an application fee and fees for plumbing items. The form instructs applicants to count items, multiply by the unit price, and include the non-refundable application fee.

Detroit, MI · Wayne County

No notary required

Plumbing Permit Application

Detroit plumbing contractors or homeowners use this application to request a permit and identify the property, plumbing work, and items being installed.

What this form is

The application records property details, job type, building permit status, and information about the plumbing contractor, master plumber, or homeowner. It also lists plumbing items for the permit fee calculation and explains that a permit is required for additional plumbing work not specifically listed. The homeowner section includes a certification about performing and inspecting the work.

Who needs it

A plumbing contractor or homeowner completing plumbing work described on the application can use it to request a Detroit plumbing permit.

How to submit it

The application can also be completed online; visit detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps for more information. The form says to make checks payable to “Treasurer City of Detroit.”

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; the homeowner’s signature indicates compliance with the Homeowner Affidavit, which the form does not say must be notarized.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Application
Download the Plumbing Permit Application PDF.
2
Complete The Form
Enter the property and job details, contractor or homeowner information, and the plumbing items being installed.
3
Calculate The Fee
Use the fee chart to count items and calculate the total, including the non-refundable application fee.
4
Submit The Application
The form says you can complete the application online at detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps; make checks payable to Treasurer City of Detroit.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Plumbing Permit Application?: No. The application has signature and date fields but no notary block. The homeowner’s signature indicates compliance with the Homeowner Affidavit; the form does not say it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Plumbing Permit Application?: The form says the application can also be completed online and directs applicants to detroitmi.gov/bseed/elaps for more information. It says checks should be payable to Treasurer City of Detroit.
What information does the application ask for?: It asks for property and job details, contractor and master plumber information, homeowner contact details, and the plumbing items being installed.
What does the form say about permit fees?: The fee chart lists an application fee and fees for plumbing items. The form instructs applicants to count items, multiply by the unit price, and include the non-refundable application fee.

Need something notarized?

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