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Business Licenses (Current)
A Business License is the City's stamp of approval for a business to operate within the city limits. Business licenses are used for certifying the type of business and that they... -
Active Residential Certificates of Compliance
Owners of residential rental properties must obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED). The Certificate of... -
Active Commercial Certificates of Compliance
A Certificate of Compliance is issued by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) for commercial properties within the City of Detroit that have... -
Demolition Permits
A demolition permit, also sometimes known as a wrecking permit, is required for the wrecking or tearing down of any building or other structure in Detroit. A licensed... -
Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is the permission to occupy a building or space based on approved permits. The application is submitted to BSEED along with all permits... -
Building Permit Plan Reviews
Plan Reviews are associated with Building Permits. -
Lead Clearance Reports
Please see here for more information about BSEED's Lead Requirements. -
Presale Inspections
Inspections conducted by the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) before a property sale. -
Demolition Inspections
Demolition Inspections performed by the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) for the City of Detroit. -
Trades Permits
A trade permit is issued for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, boiler and elevator work done on a building. A licensed professional or a home owner who occupies the dwelling can... -
Rental Registrations
Residential Rental Registrations, managed by Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED). Includes data from 2019 - Present. -
Trades Permits
A trade permit is issued for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, boiler and elevator work done on a building. A licensed professional or a home owner who occupies the dwelling can... -
Certificate of Occupancy
A Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) is the permission to occupy a building or space based on approved permits. The application is submitted to BSEED along with all permits... -
Demolition Permits
A demolition permit, also sometimes known as a wrecking permit, is required for the wrecking or tearing down of any building or other structure in Detroit. A licensed...