Highland Park, MI · Wayne County
Building Permit Application
Highland Park homeowners and contractors use this application to request a building permit for construction, alteration, demolition, repair, or other listed work.
What this form is
The Building Permit Application requests project, applicant, property owner, contractor, cost, and construction details for proposed work in Highland Park. Applicants must complete it and provide required supporting documents; contractors must include license and insurance copies, and some projects require plans and a site plan. The form lists a non-refundable application fee and explains permit validity and inspection requirements.
Who needs it
Homeowners and contractors seeking a permit for building, alteration, demolition, repair, relocation, or other work listed on the application need this form.
How to submit it
Send the application to the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203. The form lists a non-refundable $50 application fee.
About notarization
No notary is required; the applicant signs and dates the form, while the required written specifications must be verified by affidavit.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Building Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the project, applicant, property owner, cost, contractor, and construction information requested on the form.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include required license and insurance copies, and provide specifications, plans, and a site plan when required.
- 4
Submit To The City
Send the application to the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block. Its required written specifications must be verified by affidavit.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Send the application to the Building Department at 12050 Woodward Ave, Highland Park, MI 48203. The form lists a non-refundable $50 application fee.
- What documents must contractors include?
- The form says contractors must submit copies of their driver's license, contractor's license, and general liability insurance with every application.
- What supporting materials may be required?
- The form says applicants must submit written specifications verified by affidavit, plans drawn to scale, and a site plan. Plan requirements and exceptions are described in the application.
Need something notarized?
This Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.