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The BSEED mission is to provide for the safety, health and welfare of the general public as it pertains to buildings and their environs in an efficient, cost effective, user friendly and professional manner.
BSEED enforces construction, property maintenance, environmental compliance and zoning codes, which preserve and enhance property values and promote a quality of life to make Detroit a preferred place to reside and conduct business.
How to request a Presale/Preliminary Inspection
Detroit Permitting Portal
Pay your BSEED fees online
How to Obtain a Rental Certificate of Compliance
See where your project is allowed
How to obtain a Commercial Certificate of Compliance
Frequently requested documents
Frequently requested forms
How to file a rental complaint
Resources for ACCELA / eLAPS
Urban agriculture, gardening, beautification; starting a business using open land
Guide to Applications, Clearances, Documents and Fees
City Code Advertising and Signs Ordinance for advertisement and business signs
Development Resource Center
Simple and easy to navigate online systems will allow you to submit plans and apply for building permits faster than ever before, schedule Preliminary Plan Review, Learn where your Project is allowed
Construction Inspections
Information on inspection processes for construction projects, including boilers, buildings, electrical, elevators, mechanical, and plumbing
Environmental Affairs
Overview of the Environmental Affairs division, including information on major goals, ongoing initiatives, and a particular focus on Brownfields and Right-of-Entry.
Property Maintenance
Ensures compliance for commercial & residential properties and enforces the rental ordinance, property maintenance, and dangerous building codes.
Licensing and Permits
Issues business licenses & permits; Ensures businesses are operating compliant with City Code
More about BSEED Divisions
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Case: SLU2022-00213
Address: 13940 Gratiot Ave. (PIN 21028615-7)
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan greeted more than 100 residents from districts 2, 5 and 7 to share and hold a final vote on the rendering that would beco
9:00 AM
Case: SLU2022-00213
Address: 13940 Gratiot Ave. (PIN: 21028615-7)
Every other Thursday from 12–1PM via Teams
Email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming!
Every other Thursday from 12–1PM via Teams
Email [email protected] to let us know you’re coming!
Listing of BSEED Services
Building License Information
Buildings License Checklist
BSEED Permit Ordinance Changes
There are 7 main divisions within the Building, Safety Engineering, & Environmental Department
Simple and easy to navigate online systems will allow you to submit plans and apply for permits faster than ever before.
Information about zoning in the city of Detroit, including how to get zoning appeals and permits.
Information about BSEED’s Plan Review Division, including codes, ordinances and other regulatory matters related to building permits.
Information on inspection processes for construction projects, including boilers, buildings, electrical, elevators, mechanical, and plumbing.
Issues business licenses & permits
Overview of the Environmental Affairs division, including information on major goals, ongoing initiatives, and a particular focus on Brownfields and Right-of-Entry.
Enforcing the Property Maintenance Codes. Information on inspection processes for rental, residential, commercial, vacant, dangerous buildings, and deferrals.
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