Navigating City Processes
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City Compliance Guide
The City of Detroit Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED) oversees business license, certificate of compliance, and permit processes for Detroit business owners. Here's what you need to know to stay in compliance.
What is a District Business Liaison (DBL)?
District Business Liaisons, aka DBLs, help business owners navigate city processes, connect owners to resources, and inform policy and process improvements that benefit all Detroit small businesses.
City of Detroit
Open for Business Guide
There are 5 phases to opening your business in the City of Detroit. Whether you're signing a lease, purchasing a building, or working on construction, this guide will help you understand the processes involved.
Development Resource Center
Starting a new building project?
The Detroit Development Resource Center's easy-to-navigate and straightforward online systems will allow you to submit plans and apply for building permits faster than ever before: schedule a preliminary plan review and learn where your project is permitted.
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Outdoor Dining Permits
Is your business interested in operating an outdoor dining area in Detroit this winter? Applications for the City of Detroit Open Detroit winter outdoor dining program are now available.
Cannabis Business Resources
Homegrown
Find the education, tools, network, and access to capital to create successful, sustainable cannabis businesses in Detroit.
CONNECT WITH CITY PROCESSES
The City of Detroit has online resources to get you and your small business the help you need. Check out the links below for information on a variety of City processes.
Learn about compliance and codes
Buildings, safety, Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED)
Get certified as a Detroit based business
Get licenses and permits the easy way
Detroit Accela/Electronic Licensing and Permits System (eLAPS)
Make sense of your water bill
Be a City supplier
Take the first steps towards getting a building permit
Blight Clearance and Blight Clearance Process and Blight Violation Look-up
Get connected with a talented workforce