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Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).

Application Guidelines

Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.

Business License Type

Record Type

Application Name

License Type

Bathhouse

Consumer Services

Personal Services Application

Bathhouse

Massage Parlor/School

Consumer Services

Personal Services Application

Massage Parlor

Tattoo/Body Art

Consumer Services

Personal Services Application

Tattoo Parlor

Required Clearances

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the Clearances required for your business.

Business License Type

Bond / Insurance

Environmental
Health
(Detroit
Health
Department)

Fire

 Food Safety
(Detroit
Health
Department) 

Police 

Property
Maintenance

Treasury

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Bathhouse

 

X

 X

  

X

X

Massage Parlor/School

 

X

X

  

X

X

Tattoo/Body Art

 

X

X

  

X

X

Required Documents

Refer to the table below for a breakdown of the required documents to include in your business license application. All documents must be submitted through eLAPS.

Business License Type

Building Permit 1

Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed

Articles of Incorporation

Bond / Insurance

Current Identification

Bathhouse

X

X

X

 

X

Massage Parlor/School

X

X

X

 

X

Tattoo/Body Art

X

X

X

 

Only required for newly established or change of use.

Associated Fees

Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. 

Bathhouse

  • Bathhouse: $138.00

Massage Parlor / School

  • Massage Parlor: $205.00
  • Massage Parlor and School: $205.00
  • Massage School: $205.00

Tattoo/ Body Art

  • Tattoo Parlor: $178.00

Bond / Insurance