Building Permits, Applications, & Forms
A Building Permit Application (plus any additional forms linked below) is required for any work to be done on commercial or residential buildings including:
- New structures:
- Building
- Home
- Addition
- Garage/Carport
- Sheds greater than 200 square feet
- Pole Barn
- Deck/Porch/Paved Terrace/Patio
- Demolition Specifications & Requirements
- Plumbing installation/repairs
(including hot water heater replacements) - Mechanical installation/repairs
(including air conditioner installation/repairs) - Electrical installation/repairs
(including air conditioners) - Fences taller than 6 feet
- Signs
- Swimming pool/hot tub
- Structural changes to an existing structure
- Roof installation/repairs
(two (2) layers allowed only) - Siding installation/repairs
- Window installation/repairs
- Exterior door installation/repairs
- Furnace installation/repairs
- Air conditioning installation/repairs
- Water heater installation/repairs
- Irrigation systems
- Water/sewer lines installation/repairs
Please include the following with your building permit:
- The application is filled out in its entirety and includes the signature of the applicant and, if different than the applicant, the property owner.
- It is recommended that if a homeowner has a contractor doing the work, the contractor pulls the permit. This is a safeguard for the homeowner.
- Fees: Building Permit Fees
- A plot plan (showing to scale the dimension of lot, location and accurate size of all existing structures, location and size of proposed structure)
The plot plan may be hand drawn, but must be to scale (i.e. one (1) inch equals twenty (20) feet). Certified property survey or mortgage survey are acceptable. The plot plan must include the following items:
- All property lines and dimensions
- Existing structures/fences/driveways and dimensions
- Proposed structures/fences/driveways and dimensions
- Easements and dimensions, if applicable
- Copy of builder's license
- Three (3) hardcopy sets of building plans (commercial builders should also include a digital copy) including the following:
- Footings or foundation type and size
- Front, rear and side elevations (views) of the proposed building with accurate elevations
- A complete floor plan, which indicates accurate dimension of room sizes, use of space, header, window, and door sizes
- A wall sectional that identifies the stud spacing, insulation type, interior finish, joist spacing and type of flooring, all structural supports, complete specifications for pre-engineered trusses, and all other engineered wood products (I-joist, LVL, and Glue lam)
You do not need a building permit for:
- Replacement of existing fixtures (cabinets, counters, flooring, painting, awnings attached to the home, plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, switches, and outlets.
Ypsilanti Township strongly recommends that electrical installation and repairs be performed by State of Michigan licensed electrical contractors. Permits are issued only to licensed Electrical Contractors, and homeowners, for the dwelling in which they reside, or intend to reside. Homeowner permits will not be issued to owners of rental properties.
Other Forms:
Earth Balancing & Excavation Permit Application
Permission from Adjoining Property Owners