Amusement
Customer are strongly encouraged to apply for Business Licenses online through BSEED's Electronic Licensing and Permitting System (eLAPS).
- Click here to learn how to get started.
- For additional assistance, please contact (313) 224-3179 or blcstaff@detroitmi.gov.
Application Guidelines
Refer to the table for the appropriate eLAPS application for your business.
| Business License Type | Record Type | Application Name | License Type |
| Amusement Park (5 Devices or more) | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Amusement Park |
| Arcade | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Arcade |
| Billiard Room & Tables | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Billiard Room |
| Circus (Indoor) | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Circus |
| Circus (Outdoor) | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Circus |
| Rink Skating (Indoor or Outdoor) | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Roller Skating Rink |
| Shooting Gallery | Amusement Applications | Amusement Facility Application | Shooting Gallery |
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 Apply Here |
| Amusement Park (5 Devices or more) | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Arcade | X | X | X | X | |||
| Billiard Room & Tables | X | X | X | X | |||
| Circus (Indoor) | X | X | X | X | |||
| Circus (Outdoor) | X | X | X | X | X | ||
| Rink Skating (Indoor or Outdoor) | X | X | X | X | |||
| Shooting Gallery | 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 | Legal Use Established / Occupancy Permit | Proof of Ownership: Lease Contract / Property Deed | Articles of Incorporation | Bond / Insurance | Current Identification |
| Amusement Park (5 Device or more) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Arcade | X | X | X | X | |
| Billard Room & Tables | X | X | X | X | |
| Circus (Indoors) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Circus (Outdoors) | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rink Sakting (Indoor or Outdoor) | X | X | X | X | |
| Shooting Gallery | X | X | X | X | X |
Associated Fees
Business License applications are subject to multiple fees dependent on scope. Fee types and prices are subject to change. Charged annually.
Amusement Park (5 Devices or more)
- Amusement Park (5 Devices or more): $690.00/year
Arcade
- Arcade: $863.00/year
Billiard Room & Tables
- Billard Room: $69.00/year
- Billard Table: $25.00/table
Circus (Indoor)
- Circus (Indoor): $223.00/day
Circus (Outdoor)
- Circus (Outdoor): $400.00/day
Rinking Skating (Indoor or Outdoor)
- Rink Skating Indoor or Outdoor: $412.00/year
Shooting Gallery
- Shooting Gallery: $123.00/year
Clearance Instructions
Bond / Insurance
- Submit application online at bit.ly/codbondapplication
- Contact BSEED Licensing & Permits with questions
Environmental Health (Detroit Health Department)
- Call 313-876-4715 or visit www.detroitmi.gov/environmentalsafety to confirm the steps and fees for your business. Some business license types will also require a state of Michigan License. You may pay your fees to the health department at https://cod.divdatkiosknetwork.com/EnvironmentalHealth
Fire
- Step 1: Call to confirm and pay fee.
- Phone: 313-596-2963
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Note: You can mail your payment or pay via phone with credit card for an additional 3% charge.
- Step 2: Call to schedule inspection.
- Phone: 313-596-2954
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- In Person (note phone is preferred): 1301 Third St. Detroit MI 48226
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
- Junk collectors
Property Maintenance
- Call to confirm Certificate of Compliance expiration and schedule inspection if needed. You will be mailed an invoice after the inspection takes place. You will not receive your C of C until all fees owed to BSEED have been paid.
- Phone: (313) 628-2451
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- In Person: Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED)
- CAYMC, 2 Woodward, Suite 412
Treasury
- Step 1: Get your Personal Property Tax ID. You must have this in order to apply for a clearance.
- Phone: (313) 224-3025
- Email: PersonalProperty@detroitmi.gov
- Step 2: Use this link to access the clearance application: http://bit.ly/detroitclearances
- The application includes 2 components:
- Component 1: Complete application Information
- Component 2: Security submit personal information -social security and/or employer identification number (EIN) - to the City of Detroit through DocuSign
- Both pages are required in order to complete your application. Failure to do so could result in a longer processing time. Please allow 7-10 business days for an update on your clearance.
- Please direct any questions related to completing the application to the following email address: CityofDetroitClearances@detroitmi.gov
- In Person: Treasury, Clearance Unit, CAYMC, 2 Woodward Avenue
- The application includes 2 components: