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We create safe environments for city residents

 

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Understand Your Zoning What can you do on your property, What permits are needed and How much will they cost
Pay your BSEED Fees If you have an invoice pay it here and see fee schedule
Report Environmental Issues Illegal dumping, tall grass/weeds, can at the curb, fugitive dust
Trade Permits Learn about mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator, boiler and other trade permits
Building Permits Learn about getting a permit for your construction project
Apply for Permits Through electronic Licensing and Permit System (eLAPS)
License Your Business Determine what you need and what's required
Schedule Inspection Learn how to schedule your inspection
Obtain Commercial and Rental Certificate of Compliance Inquire about property
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Our Mission

The Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department is called BSEED.

We’re here to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it ensures maintenance of buildings and the surrounding environment through environmental regulations, building code compliance, property maintenance enforcement, zoning code adherence and permitting. We help Detroiters:

  • Apply for a Building Permit
  • Apply for a Electrical, Plumbing or Mechanical Permit
  • Get your Business License
  • Request a Construction Inspection
  • Get your Building Certified as Compliant
  • Register and Certify your Rental Property

 

 

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BSEED Divisions

Development Resource Center
Simple and easy to navigate online systems will allow you to submit plans and apply for building permits faster than ever before, schedule Preliminary Plan Review, Learn where your Project is allowed.

Zoning
Site Plan Reviews, public hearings for Conditional Land Uses, per the City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance, and conducts historical research for the purpose of zoning verification.

Construction
Performs inspections of construction activities in order to ensure construction projects meet approved plans and are in compliance with building codes and standards and includes the following trades-boilers, buildings, electrical, elevators, mechanical, and plumbing.

Licensing and Permits
Issues business licenses & permits; Ensures businesses are operating compliant with City Code.

Property Maintenance
Ensures compliance for commercial & residential properties and enforces the rental ordinance, property maintenance, and dangerous building codes.

Environmental Affairs
Conserve and protect the water, air, and land resources of the City of Detroit in the interests of the health, safety and welfare of the people, to promote improved social and economic conditions, and to protect limited environmental resources for the future benefit of residents. through coordinated efforts with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as community groups and citizens.  Environmental Affairs is here to serve the public trust by enforcing environmental regulations through policy and inspections.

 

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