Application opens on January 19th at 5pm. Apply Now.
Improvements include simplified forms, processes and permit office navigation due to significant increase in lice
Application opens on January 19th at 5pm. Apply Now.
Answer your development questions & provide you resources to accomplish your projects.
Review & approve your plans so you can get your permits.
Finalize your permits to receive your Certificate of Appropriateness, Compliance, or Occupancy.
Schedule an Inspection
Uphold the Zoning Ordinance and holds hearings on uses that are not by-right under the Zoning Ordinance
Zoning Ordinance - Chapter 50 of the Detroit City Code
Issue construction permits and business licenses.
The environmental authority for the City of Detroit whose purpose is to conserve & protect the natural resources of the city in the interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the people.
Right of Entry Permits - to City parcels of Rights-of-Way
Discuss violations
Request information (environmental issues - floodplain management or bulk solid material storage)
Ensures continued compliance & manages vacant or blighted structures for both commercial & residential buildings, and enforces the Rental Ordinance.
Schedule Inspection/Cert. of Compliance
Improvements include simplified forms, processes and permit office navigation due to significant increase in lice
Simple and easy to navigate online systems will allow you to submit plans and apply for permits faster than ever before. All construction projects in Detroit must be permitted and inspected by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department.
The DRC, together with other departments, offers a variety of pre-development meetings to answer all your questions.
Information on inspection processes for construction projects, including boilers, buildings, electrical, elevators, mechanical, and plumbing.
Information about the BSEED Plumbing division, including regulations, permits, forms and fees.
Information about the BSEED Mechanical Inspection Team, as well as permits, forms and fee information.
Information about the BSEED Electrical Inspection Team as well as electrical codes, inspections and permits.
Overview of the Environmental Affairs division, including information on major goals, ongoing initiatives, and a particular focus on Brownfields and Right-of-Entry. Right-of-Entry applications must now be submitted online via eLAPS.
Overview of Environmental Affairs work on brownfields revitalization, focusing on specific concerns and initiatives.
Information about regulation of businesses storing certain bulk solid materials.
BSEED Environmental Enforcement is responsible for enforcing code violations around high grass/weeds, illegal dumping, and improper placement of Courville cans.
Information about Property Maintenance
Regulations for rental property maintenance, inspection and certification.
An abandoned/dangerous building is a house or any other building that shows serious defects, unsafe conditions, or is vacant and open to trespass.
District Inspectors work closely with district officials to ensure community driven blight concerns are addressed.
Issues business licenses & permits
Information on checking and changing property zoning, in order to open a business.
Information about BSEED's Plan Review Division, including codes, ordinances and other regulatory matters related to building permits.
As part of our commitment to innovation and customer service, to provide a more transparent and efficient Plan Review process, The City of Detroit Buildings Safety Engineering and Environmental Dep
The Building, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) is pleased to offer citizens, businesses, and visitors access to government services online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thr
Information about zoning in the city of Detroit, including how to get zoning appeals and permits.