What you will need to complete this application:

• If you are not the owner of the property, then you will need either a signed lease agreement, or a signed and notarized Letter of Authorization. These will need to be in PDF format so they can be uploaded with your application. Click here for a downloadable copy of our Letter of Authorization.
• If you are the owner making this application, then you do not need to provide a copy of the lease or notarized Letter of Authorization.
• All applicants will need to answer a set of questions depending on the type of business for which you are applying. You can see the various business types and pre-print the questions for yours here:

Cost of this application:

• Commercial: $80.00 for spaces below 3500 sq ft and $160.00 for spaces 3500 sq ft and above.
• Residential: $80.00 for the initial structure and $20.00 for each additional unit. For example, the application fee for a four-family dwelling would be $160.00.

Payment Types:

• The City accepts payment by credit card or e-check
• There is a 2.55% processing fee, with a minimum of $1.55, that is added for credit cards. There is a flat fee of $1.50 added for e-checks. The City does not receive any of these funds. Thank you for your cooperation.

Contacts:

• All emails listed on your application will receive e-mail updates and correspondence from the City that relate to this application.
• You can add other contact email addresses in the Contact Information section of this application.

Requesting a Date for Inspections:

• The earliest you can request an inspection date is 5 business days from the date of your application.
• The furthest out you can request an inspection date is 14 business days from the first available date.

Issuance of Occupancy Permit:

• Once you application has been processed by the Permit section, then you will receive an email confirming your requested inspection date as well as a list of all inspectors that have been assigned to your application along with their contact information.
• Your occupancy permit will only be issued after ALL inspectors and the Zoning Department have approved your application.

Questions:

• If you have any questions about this application, please contact the Building Division’s Permit Office at 314-622-3313