Use BS&A for Live Tasks, Build the Correct Permit Package and Keep Redford Inspections Active
Redford Township offers online Building Department services through BS&A, but the official Township page still organizes the application around separate Building/Zoning, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire forms. A complete project may also require zoning-board, Planning Commission, Site Committee, rental, vacant-building or occupancy action.
This guide separates those workflows, explains the Township-posted fee schedule, shows the six-month activity warning printed on the electrical permit, and helps homeowners, contractors, landlords and business applicants reach final approval without treating one portal status as the whole process.
Choose the Redford Township Task You Need
Redford Permit Route Finder
Select the closest project. The result separates the main permit, trade forms and the local program that can delay final approval.
Redford Building & Safety Address, Phone and Inspector Hours
Use BS&A for Live Tasks and Township PDFs for the Permit Package
BS&A Community Development
- Apply for a permit
- Search Building records
- Pay permit or rental fees
- Request an inspection
- Read inspection results
- Update contact information
Township application documents
- Building and Zoning application
- Electrical application
- Plumbing application
- Mechanical application
- Fire Suppression application
- Planning/ZBA/Site forms
Match the Project to the Correct Redford Application
Project | Main application | Additional review to check |
|---|---|---|
Addition, garage, deck or shed | Building & Zoning | Site plan/survey, structural plans, setbacks, Electrical/Plumbing/Mechanical and plan review |
Roof replacement | Building permit | Township schedule says roof-only work is exempt from plan-review fee |
Residential fence | Building/Zoning + fence documents | Location, height, materials and Privacy Fence Authorization when replacing a shared fence |
Electrical circuits, service, HVAC connection or generator | Electrical permit | Michigan license, homeowner affidavit where eligible and itemized device/service fees |
Furnace, boiler, AC, ductwork or gas piping | Mechanical permit | Approval-required equipment, vent/chimney, piping pressure test and Electrical reconnect |
Fixtures, water heater, sewer, sump or waterproofing | Plumbing permit | Licensed plumber or eligible homeowner, inspections and approval-required sewer/storm work |
Commercial fire suppression | Fire Suppression permit | Fire-system plans, testing and new-occupancy requirements |
New business in an existing building | Site Committee | Use, parking, signs, health/state licenses, inspections and Certificate of Occupancy |
Residential rental | Rental registration | Annual registration plus three-year inspection cycle |
Vacant building | Vacant Building Registration | Responsible party, driver-license copy, inspection and $300 total registration payment |
Apply for a Redford Township Permit in the Correct Order
Search the property and existing records
Use BS&A to verify the address, parcel and available Building Department history. Resolve old open permits or violations before adding new work.
Confirm zoning and board requirements
Check the zoning map and ordinance before finalizing setbacks, use, parking, signs or an accessory structure. A variance, Planning Commission or Site Committee process is separate from the construction permit.
Choose the main and trade applications
Use the Building/Zoning form for construction and add Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical or Fire applications for each affected system.
Prepare owner, contractor and license details
The Building form asks for owner, contractor license, applicant driver-license information, scope and construction value. Trade forms request Michigan license information or a qualifying homeowner signature.
Upload or submit the plans and documents
Provide a clear site plan or survey, dimensioned drawings, structural details, product information and any professional seals required for the project.
Pay the application and review charges
Building permits include the $15 application fee. Pay the BS&A invoice or follow staff instructions for in-person payment.
Respond to every correction together
Update all affected sheets, forms, contractor details and calculations. Upload one coordinated revision rather than isolated pages.
Wait for the issued permit
A submitted application, payment receipt or zoning discussion does not authorize work. Confirm the permit is issued before construction begins.
Request inspections while work remains visible
Use BS&A or call 313-387-2680. Keep the approved plans and permit record available to the inspector.
Obtain final approval or occupancy
Complete every Building and trade final. Rental, vacant-property and commercial-occupancy programs require their own closeout in addition to construction finals.
What to Prepare Before Filing
Property and applicant
- Property address and parcel
- Owner name and phone
- Applicant contact
- Driver-license information
- Owner authorization
- Existing permit numbers
Construction documents
- Detailed scope
- Construction value
- Site plan or survey
- Floor plans and elevations
- Structural details
- Product specifications
Contractor and approvals
- Michigan license number
- Federal employer ID/exemption
- MESC number/exemption
- Workers’ compensation information
- Trade applications
- Zoning or board decision
Estimate a Redford Building Permit Fee
This calculator follows the Building fee table currently linked by the Township and labeled “Aug2021mod.” The official invoice controls.
Redford Building Fee Rules You Should Know
Charge | Township-posted amount | Important note |
|---|---|---|
Application fee | $15 | Added to Building permits |
Builder registration | $27 | Building schedule; trade forms list their own registration amounts |
Residential fence | $55 total | $15 application + $25 permit + $15 plan review |
Reinspection | $56 | Complete all corrections before rebooking |
Work started without permit | $56 listed charge | Normal permit, correction and enforcement costs can still apply |
Permit renewal with approval | Half of original fee | Request approval before relying on renewal |
Roof-only plan review | Exempt | Anything beyond roof-only requires plan-review fee |
Value over $50,000 | Base table + $16 per extra $1,000 | Plan review adds $11 per extra $5,000 or portion |
Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical Charges Are Itemized Separately
Permit | Selected published charges | Practical use |
|---|---|---|
Electrical | $15 application; $56 minimum; $25 contractor registration; $56 reinspection | Circuits, service, lighting, HVAC electrical, pools, generators and signs are itemized |
Mechanical | $45 minimum; $15 application; $15 registration; $45/hour plan review | Furnace package $85 or $105 with AC; residential AC-only $40; residential new construction $300 |
Plumbing | $45 minimum; $15 application; $15 registration; $45/hour plan review | Fixtures generally $10 each; water heater $30; backflow $25; sewer repair/septic bypass $50 |
Trade reinspection | $56 | Listed on the current Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical forms |
Request and Prepare for Redford Township Inspections
Confirm the permit is issued and active
Open the BS&A record and verify the permit number, address and inspection stage.
Request through BS&A or call the office
The municipal portal supports inspection requests. You may also call 313-387-2680.
Use the inspector office windows for technical coordination
Inspectors are in the office from 8:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–4:30 PM. Schedule an appointment when a project-specific discussion is needed.
Keep work exposed and accessible
Do not cover wiring, piping, ductwork, framing, insulation or other work before the required inspection and approval.
Read every inspection result
Correct all items and determine whether revised plans, another trade inspection or a reinspection payment is required.
Complete all finals—not only Building final
Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, rental or occupancy records can remain open after one inspection passes.
Do Not Let Six Months Pass Without Required Permit Activity
Start the work
The Township’s Electrical permit form states that the permit becomes invalid if authorized work does not commence within six months after issuance.
Continue inspections
The same form says a permit is invalid after authorized work is suspended or abandoned for six months.
Avoid administrative closure
The form warns that a permit will be closed when no inspections are required and conducted within six months of issuance or the previous inspection.
A New Business Uses the Weekly Site Committee Before Moving In
Site Committee purpose
The committee is an arm of the Planning Commission and meets weekly with businesses applying for new occupancy. Call 313-387-2680 to be placed on the agenda.
The posted fee schedule lists a $15 application fee plus $145 for a new building or $50 for an existing building.
Before opening
The Site Committee instructions state that a Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained from Building Safety before a new occupant moves into the building.
Conditions may include permits, inspections, parking, signs, dumpster enclosure, state licensing or Wayne County Health approval.
Registration and Inspection Programs Are Separate From Construction Permits
Property status | Published fee | Required action |
|---|---|---|
New rental | $250 | Register the rental and begin the Township inspection program |
Existing rental | $50 annually | Renew registration every year |
Rental inspection | $200 every three years | Schedule and complete the rental inspection cycle |
Vacant building | $100 registration + $200 inspection = $300 | Submit owner/responsible-party details and a driver-license copy |
Choose Staff Review, Site Committee, Planning Commission or ZBA
Route | Typical use | Township-posted fee |
|---|---|---|
Building/Zoning staff review | Setbacks, accessory structures, signs and ordinary permit compliance | Included through the applicable permit and review fees |
Site Committee | New business occupancy and site-operation conditions | $15 application + $145 new building or $50 existing building |
Planning Commission | Site plans and planning matters assigned by ordinance | $400 regular meeting; Township Board meeting also listed at $400 |
Zoning Board of Appeals | Variance or appeal from zoning requirements | $300 residential / $500 commercial-industrial + $50 public notice |
Special/postponed ZBA meeting | Applicant-requested scheduling changes or special meeting | $150 postponement / $500 special meeting |
Michigan Codes Used for Redford Construction Review
Building and rehabilitation
2021 Michigan Building Code and 2021 Michigan Rehabilitation Code, effective April 9, 2025.
Residential
2015 Michigan Residential Code remains the current state residential code listed by LARA.
Trades and energy
2021 Michigan Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, 2023 NEC, and 2021 Michigan Commercial Energy Code are current state editions listed by LARA.
Search Permits, Request Missing Files and Report Violations
BS&A record search
Search by address or parcel for available permit, inspection, fee and rental information.
Missing records
Contact Building Safety with the address, approximate year, permit type and owner. Ask for the application, approved plans, inspection history and occupancy result.
Code complaint
Call 313-387-2680 or the Pride line at 313-387-2604. The department also links to SeeClickFix for nuisance reporting.
Fix Common Redford Permit Problems
Problem | Likely reason | Best next action |
|---|---|---|
Portal application is incomplete | Signed Township form, plans, survey or license information is missing | Compare BS&A uploads with the official permit PDF and submit one complete revision. |
No technical email response | Department policy limits email to comments | Call 313-387-2680 or schedule an inspector appointment. |
Fee is higher than the calculator | Trade, plan review, registration, outside consultant or board fees were excluded | Request the itemized BS&A invoice. |
Roof permit includes plan review | Scope includes work beyond roof-only replacement | Confirm the exact approved scope and fee category. |
Inspection cannot be completed | Work is covered, inaccessible, incomplete or another trade approval is missing | Correct all readiness items before paying for reinspection. |
Permit was administratively closed | Six months passed without required work or inspection activity | Stop work and ask whether a new permit or approved renewal is required. |
Business has Site Committee approval but cannot open | Permits, inspections or Certificate of Occupancy remain incomplete | Ask for a written occupancy closeout list. |
Rental inspection does not equal business occupancy | Rental and new-business use approvals are separate programs | Complete the correct registration and occupancy route for the use. |
Fence replacement affects neighbor’s fence | Existing shared fence removal requires authorization | Use the Privacy Fence Authorization form and document location, material and height. |
Old improvement has no permit | Work was never filed or discovered later | Contact Building Safety before alteration or sale; permits, fines, correction or removal may be required. |
What to Say When You Call Redford Building Safety
“I am planning [exact work] at [address]. Which Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fire, zoning, Site Committee or board applications are required?”
“The construction value is [amount]. Please itemize the $15 application, permit, plan-review, registration, trade and outside-review charges.”
“I need the [inspection type] for permit [number] at [address]. The work is complete for that stage, remains exposed and is safely accessible.”
“The last work or inspection was on [date]. Is this permit still active, and what must be completed before the six-month deadline?”
“The Site Committee approved [business/use]. Which permits, inspections, licenses, sign approvals and Certificate of Occupancy items remain?”
Do Not Consider the Redford Project Complete Until These Are Confirmed
- Correct BS&A record created
- Signed Township applications uploaded
- Zoning approval complete
- Board approval complete if required
- Contractor licenses verified
- Permit formally issued
- Building inspections passed
- Electrical inspections passed
- Plumbing inspections passed
- Mechanical inspections passed
- Fire inspections passed
- All reinspection fees paid
- Final plans/revisions accepted
- Rental inspection complete if applicable
- Vacant registration resolved if applicable
- Site Committee conditions complete
- Certificate of Occupancy issued
- Permit status shows final/closed
- Owner saves final documents
- No unresolved violations remain
Redford Building & Safety Map
Phone: 313-387-2680 · Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Open the Correct Redford Township Tool
Redford Township Building Department FAQs
What is the Redford Township Building Department phone number?
Call 313-387-2680. The Building & Safety office is at 12200 Beech Daly, Redford, Michigan 48239.
What are the Redford Building & Safety hours?
The Township lists Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Inspectors are in the office from 8:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–4:30 PM.
Can I apply for a Redford permit online?
Yes. Redford’s BS&A Community Development service supports permit applications, record search, fee payment, inspection requests and contact updates. Use the Township’s signed PDF forms and project documents when the application requires them.
How do I search Redford building permits?
Open the Redford Charter Township BS&A page and search by address or parcel. Review the available permit, inspection, fee and rental records.
How are Redford building permit fees calculated?
The Township-posted schedule adds a $15 application fee to a construction-value permit fee and, except for roof-only work, a plan-review fee. Projects above $50,000 add $16 per extra $1,000 for the permit and $11 per extra $5,000 for plan review.
What is the Redford residential fence permit fee?
The Township-posted schedule lists $55 total: a $15 application fee, $25 permit fee and $15 plan-review fee.
How do I schedule a Redford inspection?
Use the inspection-request option in Redford BS&A or call 313-387-2680. Have the permit number, property address and exact inspection stage ready.
When can a Redford permit close for inactivity?
The Township’s Electrical permit form warns that the permit becomes invalid when work does not begin within six months or is suspended or abandoned for six months. It also says the permit will be closed when no required inspections occur within six months of issuance or the prior inspection.
What does a new business need before opening in Redford?
A new commercial occupant uses the weekly Site Committee process and must complete required permits and inspections and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy before moving into the building.
What are Redford rental and vacant-building fees?
The rental form lists $50 annual registration and a $200 inspection every three years, with $250 due for a new rental. The vacant-building form lists $100 registration plus $200 inspection, totaling $300.
How This Redford Township Guide Was Rebuilt
Building-Department.org is an independent informational guide and is not Redford Charter Township.
This replacement was researched from the official Building & Safety page, Redford BS&A municipal services, Building/Zoning and trade applications, the Township-posted fee schedule, Site Committee information, rental and vacant-building forms, violations page, zoning map and the State of Michigan’s current construction-code list.
Last reviewed: July 23, 2026.
The Building fee schedule currently linked by the Township is marked “Aug2021mod.” Fees, forms, staff, portal functions and code editions can change. Confirm time-sensitive requirements and the payable invoice directly with Building & Safety.
Khushboo Bobade is a public records researcher and editorial writer specializing in government service documentation and construction permit systems.
Her research focuses on explaining building permits, inspection procedures, zoning regulations, and public permit records maintained by local government building departments across the United States.
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