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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

Carnival

Special Event

Festival / Carnival

Carnival

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

Special Event

Festival / Carnival

Carnival - Riding Devices (subtype)

Required Clearances

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

Business
License
Type

Bond
/ Insurance

BSEED
(Construction
Division)

Environmental
Health
(Detroit
Health
Department)

Fire

Food
Safety
(Detroit
Health
Department)

Police

Property
Maintenance

Treasury

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Carnival

X

 

X

X

X

   

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

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

City Council
Approved Petition

Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed

Building
Permit 1

Bond / Insurance

Site Diagram

Current Identification

Carnival

X

X

X

X

X

X

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

 

X

X

X

X

X

Parking 2

X

    

X

Vendor 2

X

    

X

1 Only required for newly established or change of use.

2 Sub-License to Festival/ Carnival.

Associated Fees

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

Carnival

  • Carnival Non-Profit City Owned Land: $83.00/event
  • Carnival City Council Approved Dates: $58.00/event
  • Carnival City-Owned Land Friday / Saturday / Sunday / Holiday: $58.00/event

Riding Devices (Carnival Rides)

  • Riding Devices: $35.00/device

Bond / Insurance

Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)

Fire 

  • Phone: 313-596-2963
    • Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Phone: 313-596-2954

Food Safety (Detroit Health Department)

  • You do not need to schedule this inspection. The Health Department will visit your location according to their schedule. If you have any questions, you may call Food Safety: 313-876-0135

Police

  • Check with BSEED Licensing & Permits about whether you require a Police Department clearance and, if so, whether you need to visit the Police Department or whether they will conduct an unannounced inspection. Some business types that require Police Department clearance include:
    • Gas stations
    • Pedicabs
    • Valet drivers
    • Parking lot attendants

Property Maintenance

  • Certificate of Compliance
    • Phone: (313) 628-2451
    • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • CAYMC, 2 Woodward, Suite 412

Treasury

  •  Get your Personal Property Tax ID. You must have this in order to apply for a clearance.
  • Use this link to access the clearance application: http://bit.ly/detroitclearances
    • Please  direct any questions related to completing the application to the following email address: [email protected]
    • Treasury, Clearance Unit, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue