Building Department 

Effective 7/12/21 a C of C is required for home sales - CLICK HERE 

To pay for a building department invoice online, click HERE
To apply for a building department permit online, click HERE (windows, siding and roof only) 

Home Sale Application CLICK HERE


 
COMMERCIAL PLANS
3 stamped hard copies and 1 set electronically are required to be submitted to the building department.   

Commercial Plan Review - Carlisle Wortman  734.662.2200  Craig Strong cstrong@cescode.com
Planning & Zoning:  Carlisle Wortman - 734.662.2200  John Enos JEnos@cwaplan.com

Quick Links:

• Zoning Map
• City of Southgate Ordinances 

CHECK FIRST! Most home improvement projects require a permit. A permit is usually required, but not limited to:

• Additions
• Residential work (fences, garages, water heaters, concrete, pools, re-roofs, windows, etc.) 
• Renovations
• Electrical systems
• Plumbing systems
• HVAC (heating & cooling, ventilation)

Homeowners: When dealing with a contractor, it is in your best interest to have them pull permits and arrange for the proper inspections. The permit fees are the same for contractor or homeowner. We strongly recommend that when you hire someone to do work for you, that you ask them to provide you with a copy of the permit. If the homeowner is doing the work, a homeowner's affidavit is required to be filed.

Please Note: A 24 hour notice is required for inspections. A permit will be cancelled when no inspections are requested and conducted within six (6) months the date of issuance or the date of a previous inspection. Cancelled permits will not be refunded or reinstated.

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Permits Applications 10 documents

CAT:111

Home Sale Application.pdf

document date 06-30-2021

file:1018

Electrical Permit

document date 05-19-2021

file:986

Mechanical Permit

document date 05-19-2021

file:987

APPLY FOR YOUR PERMIT ONLINE!

document date 05-18-2020

file:759

Plumbing Permit Application

document date 11-25-2019

file:696

Building Permit Application

document date none

file:115

Fence Permit and Checklist/Fence Ordinance

document date none

file:118

Fence Agreement In Lieu of Survey

document date none

file:119

Homeowner replacing fence in existing location form

document date none

file:120

Sign Permit Application and Checklist

document date none

file:121

General Applications/Forms 12 documents

CAT:112

Driveway Example - Left Side

document date 06-19-2020

file:768

Driveway Example - Right side

document date 06-19-2020

file:769

Porch Information 

document date 06-16-2020

file:765

Shed Informational Sheet

document date 04-22-2019

file:645

Homeowner's Affidavit

document date 03-21-2019

file:130

Commercial Re-Occupancy Application & Procedures

document date none

file:124

Rental Property Application

document date none

file:125

Vacant Property Registration Application

document date none

file:126

Vacant Property Ordinance

document date none

file:127

Garage Informational Packet

document date none

file:128

Ordinance Officer Complaint Form

document date none

file:129

Pipeline Safety from DTE

document date none

file:131

Fees 4 documents

CAT:113

Plumbing Fee Schedule

document date 12-05-2018

file:610

Building Permit Fee Schedule

document date none

file:133

Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule

document date none

file:134

Electrical Permit Fee Schedule

document date none

file:135

Brownfield Authority Redevelopment Application 1 documents

CAT:114

Application

document date none

file:139