Theater / Hall / Stadiums / Arena

 

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

Concert

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Hall Application

Concert

Rental Hall

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Hall Application

Rental Hall

Public Dance 2 AM

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Hall Application

Public Dance 2 AM

Public Dance 4 AM

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Hall Application

Public Dance 4 AM

Sports Stadium

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Stadium Arena Application

Sports Stadium

Theatre

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Theatre Application

Theatre

Stage Show

Theatre/ Hall/ Stadium/ Arena

Theatre Application

Stage Show

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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Concert

 

X

X

  

X

X

Rental Hall

 

X

X

  

X

X

Public Dance 2AM

 

X

X

  

X

X

Public Dance 4AM

 

X

X

  

X

X

Sports Stadium

 

X

X

  

X

X

Theatre

 

X

X

  

X

X

Stage Show

 

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

Current Identification

Concert

X

X

X

X

Rental Hall

X

X

X

X

Public Dance 2AM

X

X

X

X

Public Dance 4AM

X

X

X

X

Sports Stadium

X

X

X

X

Theatre

X

X

X

X

Stage Show

X

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. Charged annually.  

Concert

  • Concert Hall: $400.00/year
  • Concert /Play/Opera /Comedy: $178.00/year

Rental Hall

  • Hall Rental: $474.00/year
  • Restaurant - Minimum in Hall: $100.00/year

Public Dance 2AM

  • Hall Public Dancing 2AM Closing: $561.00/year

Public Dance 4AM

  • Hall Public Dancing 4AM Closing: $605.00/year

Sports Stadium

  • Sports Stadium: $984.00/year

Theatre

  • Motion Picture 1-500 Seats: $223.00/year
  • Motion Picture 501 - 1000 Seats: $268.00/year
  • Motion Picture 1001 - 2000 Seats: $312.00/year
  • Motion Picture 2000 Seats and Up: $389.00/year

Stage Show

  • Theatre - Stage Show: $605.00/year

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]
    • In Person: Treasury, Clearance Unit, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue