City Services

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Groups of individuals or types of organizations that may use the service.
Services related to
Various types of services.
Intent
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All Services

Accident Report Purchase crash reports online (additional fees may apply)
Adopt an Animal Make tails wag—adopt a shelter pet today.
Apply for a Job View job postings for the City of Detroit or our partners.
Apply for Permits Through electronic Licensing and Permit System (eLAPS)
Build, renovate or develop Resources & direction to accomplish your projects
Building Permits Learn about getting a permit for your construction project
Certify your Detroit Business Certifying Businesses
City Clerk's Archive and Records Request Archive Records
Connect with Veteran Resources Resources for Veteran
Contribute to the Art Fund Pay contributions to the Detroit Public Art Fund.
Delinquent Personal Property Tax Pay your Delinquent Personal Property Taxes
Donate to Parks and Recreation Support beautiful public spaces and high quality recreation programs.
DPD Secondary Employment Fees Pay fees online
DPW Permits Pay DPW Permits Online
Environmental Health Submit and Pay for Bedding Permits, Radon Kits & Health Inspections
Find or Report Your Lost Pet Lost doesn't have to mean gone—report & search today.
Find Your Council District Look up your council district and council member.
Get a treasury clearance
License Your Business Determine what you need and what's required
Lookup / Pay Blight Tickets Search by ticket number, address or owner's name
Major Traffic Closures​
Obtain Commercial and Rental Certificate of Compliance Inquire about property
Optional Plan Ahead Program Make an optional deposit into your 2025 Plan Ahead Program to pay future property taxes.
Pay a Fire Marshal Permit Fee
Pay a Parcel Revision Fee Pay the fee to split a property parcel.
Pay Airport Fees
Pay CRIO Department Invoices Pay Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department invoices online.
Pay for a Paid Pickup Pay for a previously quoted Paid Pick-Up
Pay for Health Related Permits Submit and pay for bedding permits, radon kits, and health inspections.
Pay my taxes Pay taxes for your Detroit business
Pay Parking Tickets
Pay Property Transfer Affidavit
Pay Vehicle Towing Fees
Pay your BSEED Fees If you have an invoice pay it here and see fee schedule
Pay Your City Income Taxes Pay your City of Detroit income taxes.
Pay Zoning Appeals Fees
Police Towing Fees Pay your towing fees online.
Property Assessment Appeal Start Appeal Process
Renew business license How to renew your business license
Report a Dead Animal Report a dead animal on public property or request pickup from your home.
Report an Abandoned Vehicle
Report Crime Report non-emergency crimes like past incidents, noise complaints, or neighbor trouble.
Report Environmental Issues Illegal dumping, tall grass/weeds, can at the curb, fugitive dust
Report Government Misconduct Report fraud, waste, abuse or corruption by public servants or contractors.
Report Illegal Dumping
Report Road Issues Report issues like potholes or damaged street signs.
Report Stray Animals Be their voice—report & help a lost pet find safety.
Report Suspicious Fires Report suspected arson or submit tips for rewards.
Report Traffic Signal Issues Report issues like timing issues, burnt out bulbs, or other traffic related issues.
Report Vehicle Theft
Request a Recycling Cart​
Request a Speed Hump​
Request Greeting from the Mayor Request a greeting from the mayor or city council for special occasions.
Request Help Paying Property Tax Apply for HOPE and PAYS to help pay property taxes.
Request Homelessness Services Request assistance finding housing for you or someone you know sleeping outside.
Schedule a Rental Inspection One (1)-Two (2) family properties schedule a rental inspection by clicking here. Three (3) unit properties may schedule rental inspections by calling (313) 628-2451.
Schedule Inspection Learn how to schedule your inspection
Senior Citizen Solid Waste Discount Application Discount to homeowners who are 65 years or older and have a Principal Residence Exemption (PRE) on file.
Sign up for emergency alerts Enrolling in Detroit Alerts 365 to receive emergency notifications about the City of Detroit
Solid Waste Payment Pay for solid waste pick up online.
Start a new business Learn how to start your business in Detroit
Submit a Civil Rights Complaint Submit a Complaint to CRIO
Submit a Police Complaint Report inappropriate or unprofessional behavior by the Detroit Police Department.
Submit Crime Tips Submit crime tips to receive cash rewards.
Submit Rental Complaint Submit a complaint online regarding the condition of residential rental property.
Trade Permits Learn about mechanical, electrical, plumbing, elevator, boiler and other trade permits
Understand Your Zoning What can you do on your property, What permits are needed and How much will they cost
View City Codes and Ordinances
View City Council Meeting Agenda View past and upcoming meeting agendas.
Watch Live Council Session Watch live council sessions on channel 10.
Watch Past Council Sessions