Apply, Review, Inspect and Close a Redford Township Building Permit
Redford Charter Township uses BS&A Online for permit applications, fee payments, permit records and inspection requests. Building & Safety also publishes separate paper forms for building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, commercial occupancy, rental and vacant-property work.
This guide shows which permit to choose, what information the Township form requests, how currently posted fees are calculated, when Site Committee or zoning approval comes first and what keeps a permit from closing.
Choose the Exact Redford Township Task
Open the Route That Matches Your Situation
These project paths show the first action and the document most likely to delay approval.
Home addition, renovation or structural work
Start with the Building & Zoning Permit Application. Prepare a detailed scope, construction value, site or plot plan, floor plans, elevations, structural information and separate trade applications.
Electrical work
Use the electrical application. A homeowner permit is limited to work installed by the homeowner in a single-family home the person occupies or will occupy. Work cannot be covered or placed into operation before approval.
Furnace, air conditioning or gas work
Use the mechanical application. The posted form lists residential air-conditioning condensers in the rear yard only and marks several equipment categories as requiring inspector approval.
Plumbing, sewer or waterproofing
Use the plumbing application. Identify every fixture and piping item. Sewer, storm piping, catch basins and some other items require approval before issuance.
Residential fence
Submit the Building & Zoning application, site information and fence details. The posted schedule lists the entire residential fence fee as $55. A Privacy Fence Authorization form may be requested when replacing a shared existing fence.
New business or commercial reoccupancy
Use the Site Committee packet. Submit an original and two copies, color interior/exterior photos, identification and three complete plot/floor-plan sets. Do not occupy before the required inspections and Certificate of Occupancy.
Rental property
Complete Rental Property Registration, include the driver’s-license copy and pay the applicable registration and inspection fees. The posted form lists annual registration and a three-year inspection cycle.
Vacant property
Complete the Vacant Building Registration, identify the owner and responsible party, include identification and arrange the required inspection.
Redford Township Building & Safety Contact Information
Redford Township Issues the Local Construction Permit
Redford Township commonly handles
- Building permits
- Electrical permits
- Mechanical permits
- Plumbing permits
- Construction inspections
- Zoning review
- Commercial occupancy review
- Rental and vacant-property registration
Another office may still be involved
- Wayne County health approvals
- County or state road permits
- State professional licensing
- Utility-company approval
- Fire Department review
- Environmental permits
- Private deed restrictions
- Landlord or condominium approval
Which Redford Township Permit Fits the Work?
Project |
Start with |
Also prepare or verify |
|---|---|---|
New home, addition or structural alteration |
Building & zoning permit |
Site plan, structural plans, construction value and separate trade permits |
Interior remodel or basement finish |
Building permit |
Egress, structural changes, electrical, mechanical and plumbing |
Electrical installation |
Electrical permit |
Contractor license or qualifying homeowner affidavit |
Furnace, boiler, AC, gas piping or ventilation |
Mechanical permit |
Equipment ratings, location, venting and required approvals |
Fixtures, water heater, piping, sewer or waterproofing |
Plumbing permit |
Fixture count, pipe size, sewer/storm scope and approval items |
Residential fence |
Building and zoning review |
Property lines, location, height, material and shared-fence authorization |
Permanent or temporary sign |
Sign permit |
Display area, electrical connection, zoning and Site Committee conditions |
Commercial occupancy or reoccupancy |
Site Committee application |
Use approval, floor plan, plot plan, photos and occupancy inspections |
New commercial building or addition |
Site and Planning review |
Sealed plans, survey, parking, landscaping, access, fire and trade systems |
Zoning setback or dimensional difficulty |
ZBA application |
Owner authorization, survey, photos, practical difficulty and hearing deadline |
Apply Through BS&A in Seven Steps
Confirm jurisdiction, zoning and project scope
Search the Redford Township property and describe every part of the work, including structural and trade components.
Choose the correct application
Use the combined Building & Zoning form for construction work and the separate electrical, mechanical or plumbing forms for each trade.
Prepare the applicant and contractor details
The building form requests the owner, contractor name and license number, contact information, applicant driver’s-license information and employment identifiers or exemptions.
Prepare the scope, plans and construction value
Attach the site or plot plan, construction drawings, product specifications and the value of the complete permitted work.
Submit through the Redford Township portal
Open BS&A, choose Apply for a Permit and select Redford Charter Township when prompted.
Respond to zoning or plan-review comments
Correct every affected drawing and include a clear response explaining where the change was made.
Pay and verify permit issuance
Use the processed Township invoice rather than an informal estimate. Do not start merely because an application was submitted.
What to Prepare Before Opening the Permit Form
Property and applicant
- Property address
- Owner’s legal name
- Applicant email and phone
- Driver’s-license information
- Complete work description
- Construction value
Plans and site information
- Site or plot plan
- Property lines and setbacks
- Floor plans
- Elevations
- Structural details
- Equipment specifications
Contractor and employment details
- Contractor name
- Michigan license number
- Contractor address and phone
- Federal employer ID or exemption
- MESC number or exemption
- Workers’ compensation information
Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Forms Have Different Fee Items
Electrical
- $15 application fee
- $25 contractor registration shown on the posted electrical form
- $56 minimum permit fee
- $56 reinspection/additional rough-inspection fee
- Services, circuits, fixtures, motors and equipment priced separately
Mechanical
- $45 minimum total permit fee
- $15 application fee
- $15 registration fee
- $56 reinspection fee
- $45-per-hour plan review
- Equipment and piping priced separately
Plumbing
- $45 minimum total permit fee
- $15 application fee
- $15 registration fee
- $56 reinspection fee
- $45-per-hour plan review
- Fixtures, pipe sizes and special work priced separately
Estimate the Redford Township Building Fee
This calculator follows the fee schedule currently posted by Redford Township, which is marked August 2021. It is an estimate, not an invoice.
Common Posted Fees
Fee item |
Posted amount |
Important detail |
|---|---|---|
Building application |
$15 |
Added to building permits |
Builder registration |
$27 |
General building fee schedule amount |
Residential fence |
$55 total |
$15 application + $25 permit + $15 review |
Building reinspection |
$56 |
Correct every cited item before rescheduling |
Work started without permit |
$56 |
Normal permit and correction costs still apply |
Permit renewal with approval |
Half original fee |
Approval is required before relying on renewal |
Permanent sign |
$45 minimum |
$40 first square foot and $1.50 each additional square foot |
Temporary sign |
$50 |
Location and zoning conditions still apply |
Site Committee—existing building |
$50 + $15 application |
Used for occupancy, reoccupancy, accessory use or alteration |
Site Committee—new building |
$145 + $15 application |
Separate plan, permit and consultant costs may apply |
ZBA residential |
$300 |
$50 public-notice fee is listed separately |
ZBA commercial/industrial |
$500 |
Postponement and special-meeting fees can apply |
Planning Commission meeting |
$400 |
Township Board regular meeting is also listed at $400 |
Schedule and Pass Redford Township Inspections
Online request
Open Redford Township BS&A and select Schedule an Inspection.
Inspector appointment
Call 313-387-2680.
Inspectors are in the office from 8:30–9:30 AM and 3:30–4:30 PM.
Posted reinspection fee
$56
Verify the current amount before payment.
Before requesting
- Permit is issued
- Correct inspection selected
- Work is ready
- Approved plans are available
- Concealed work remains exposed
- Inspector has safe access
After a failed inspection
- Read every correction
- Call during inspector office hours
- Correct all related work
- Keep repairs visible
- Pay reinspection fee if assessed
- Request another visit only when ready
Do Not Let a Trade Permit Close for Inactivity
Six-month inactivity rule
The posted electrical application states that a permit becomes invalid when:
- Authorized work does not begin within six months of issuance; or
- Work is suspended or abandoned for six months after it begins.
Inspection-activity rule
The form also says a permit will be closed when no required inspection is conducted within six months of issuance or the previous inspection.
Closed permits cannot be refunded or reinstated under the wording of that form.
Use the Site Committee Process Before Opening a Business
Complete the Site Committee application
The packet covers occupancy or reoccupancy of commercial and industrial buildings, new construction, additions, alterations, accessory uses and events.
Submit the required copies and identification
The packet requests an original plus two application copies, color interior and exterior photos, and a driver’s-license copy for the proposed business owner or responsible party.
Provide three plot-plan and floor-plan sets
Show buildings, landscaping, walls, light poles, parking layout, driveways, property size, setbacks, access, lighting, screening and greenbelt information.
Meet the Site Committee deadline
The packet states that the Committee meets Wednesdays at 4:00 PM. Applications must be submitted by noon Friday for placement on the following Wednesday agenda.
Receive and return the occupancy packet
After approval, complete the new-occupancy packet and pay the square-footage-based inspection fee.
Complete the trade and life-safety inspections
The Township packet identifies building, electrical, plumbing and heating inspections. Fire or other approvals may also apply.
Obtain the Certificate of Occupancy
All cited violations must be repaired before the building is occupied. Do not open under the former tenant’s approval.
Plan Ahead for Public-Hearing Projects
Planning Commission packet
- Regular Planning Commission fee: $400
- Regular Township Board fee: $400
- Applications submitted in triplicate
- Applicant signature and notarization
- Fourteen copies of the complete plot plan and sealed drawings
- Registered land survey included
Published timing
- Planning Commission meets the first Thursday at 7:00 PM
- Agenda closes two weeks before the meeting
- Preliminary review can precede a public hearing the following month
- Property owners within a 300-foot radius receive notice
Use the ZBA for a Dimensional Variance—Not a Use Variance
ZBA application requirements
- Complete owner-signed application
- Notarized owner signature
- Authorization when applicant is not owner
- Proof of ownership
- Owner driver’s-license copy
- Property survey
- Location photographs
- Practical-difficulty statement
Published ZBA rules
- Second and fourth Wednesdays at 7:00 PM
- Application due three weeks before the meeting
- Written notice to owners and occupants within 300 feet
- ZBA does not grant use variances
- Building/zoning permit required within six months after approval
- Approval becomes void when the permit is not obtained in time
Rental and Vacant Buildings Have Separate Registration Rules
Rental property
The posted Rental Property Registration form requires a driver’s-license copy and lists:
- Annual registration: $50 per year
- Inspection: $200 every three years
- New rental: $250
The form identifies the owner, responsible party and occupant.
Vacant building
The posted Vacant Building Registration requires a driver’s-license copy and lists:
- Registration: $100
- Inspection: $200
- Total at registration: $300
The form identifies both the property owner and responsible party.
Report or Correct a Redford Township Property Violation
The Township identifies these common violations
- Junk, litter and debris
- Open or vacant structures
- Yard-maintenance problems
- Inoperable vehicles
- Outside storage
- Fences in disrepair
- Improper parking
- Graffiti
Report a condition
Building & Safety: 313-387-2680
Pride line: 313-387-2604
Online: SeeClickFix
After-hours emergency: 313-387-2551
Code Editions to Confirm for a Redford Project
Find an Old, Open or Closed Redford Township Permit
Search by permit number first
Use the number from the permit card, invoice, inspection report or contractor paperwork.
Try the property address or parcel
Use the legal base address and remove apartment or suite details when necessary.
Review each related permit
A project may have separate building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, zoning and occupancy records.
Check the inspection history
Look for missing rough or final inspections, inactivity closure and unresolved correction notices.
Contact Building & Safety when information is missing
Provide the address, approximate year, owner, contractor and document or status needed.
Ten Redford Township Permit Problems to Avoid
- Applying to Wayne County instead of Redford Township.
- Starting work before formal permit issuance.
- Writing an unclear scope or unrealistic construction value.
- Leaving property lines, setbacks or easements off the site plan.
- Omitting electrical, mechanical or plumbing permits.
- Using a homeowner permit to avoid contractor licensing.
- Opening a business before Site Committee and occupancy approval.
- Covering work before inspection.
- Allowing six months to pass without work or inspections.
- Assuming a paid fee means the permit is final and closed.
What to Say When Contacting Township Staff
“I am planning [exact work] at [address]. Which building, zoning and trade permits apply, and which site-plan or construction documents should I submit?”
“Permit [number] is for [scope]. I need clarification about [specific code detail or inspection correction]. May I speak with the assigned inspector during office hours?”
“The proposed business at [address] will provide [use or service]. Does this require Site Committee, Planning, building permits or a new Certificate of Occupancy?”
“I found permit [number] at [address], but it does not appear closed. Which inspection, correction, fee or document remains outstanding?”
Do Not Treat the Project as Finished Until These Are Complete
- Redford Township jurisdiction confirmed
- Correct permit types identified
- Zoning requirements confirmed
- Site or plot plan completed
- Planning or Site Committee approval complete
- Contractor licenses verified
- Complete application submitted
- Plan-review corrections resolved
- Fees paid
- Permit formally issued
- Approved plans kept on site
- Required inspections completed
- Failed items corrected
- Trade permits finalized
- Rental or vacant registration complete
- Certificate of Occupancy obtained when required
Redford Township Building & Safety Map
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
Call 313-387-2680 before making a special trip or delivering a large application package.
Open the Correct Redford Township Portal, Form or Rule
Redford Township Building Permit FAQs
Where do I apply for a Redford Township building permit?
Use the Redford Charter Township page in BS&A Online and select Apply for a Permit. The Township also posts downloadable building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing applications on its Building & Safety page.
What is the Redford Township Building Department phone number?
Call Building & Safety at 313-387-2680. The office is at 12200 Beech Daly, Redford, Michigan 48239.
How do I schedule a Redford Township inspection?
Use Schedule an Inspection on the Redford Township BS&A page or call 313-387-2680. Inspector appointments can be scheduled by phone, and inspectors are generally in the office from 8:30 to 9:30 AM and 3:30 to 4:30 PM.
How much is a Redford Township building permit?
The posted schedule adds a $15 application fee to a valuation-based permit fee and plan-review fee. Roof-only permits are listed as exempt from plan-review charges. The official PDF is dated August 2021, so verify the current live invoice.
How much is a residential fence permit?
The currently posted Township fee schedule lists a $55 total residential fence fee: $15 application, $25 permit and $15 plan review. Confirm the current amount before payment.
Can a Redford homeowner pull an electrical permit?
The posted electrical form allows a qualifying homeowner to perform work in a single-family home the person owns and occupies or will occupy. The homeowner must perform the work and arrange inspections.
When does a Redford Township permit expire?
The electrical permit form states that a permit becomes invalid when work does not begin within six months or is suspended or abandoned for six months. It also states that a permit can close when no required inspection occurs within six months.
Do new businesses need Site Committee approval?
Applicable commercial and industrial occupancy, reoccupancy, new construction, alterations and accessory uses use the Site Committee process. Required inspections and a Certificate of Occupancy must be completed before occupancy.
What are Redford Township rental-property fees?
The posted rental-registration form lists a $50 annual registration fee, a $200 inspection every three years and a $250 fee for a new rental. Include the required driver’s-license copy and verify current amounts.
How do I find an old or open Redford Township permit?
Use Building Department Record Search in Redford Township BS&A. Search by permit number first, then by property address or parcel, and review every associated building and trade record.
Official Information Used for This Guide
Building-Department.org is an independent informational guide and is not Redford Charter Township.
This page was checked against the official Redford Township Building & Safety page, BS&A portal, building and trade applications, posted fee schedule, Site Committee packet, Planning Commission application, ZBA packet, zoning map, rental and vacant-building forms, violations page and Michigan construction-code list.
Last verified: July 22, 2026.
Some Township PDFs contain older revision dates while remaining linked as current forms. Confirm time-sensitive fees, meeting dates, copy requirements, code interpretations and inspection availability before filing or paying.
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