Outdoor seating and sidewalk cafe applications:
Temporary Seasonal Outdoor Dining Areas on Private Property Application
pdf Commercial Building and Renovation Application and Information (75 KB)
pdf Residential Building Permit Application and Information (87 KB)
pdf Commercial Satellite Dish (30 KB)
Concrete Flatwork and Porch Application
pdf Deck/Ramp Application (86 KB)
pdf Detached Garage Application (50 KB)
pdf Dismantle/Wrecking Permit (70 KB)
Electrical Permit Information and Application
Fire Protection Systems Sprinkler Application and Information
Fire Protection Systems Hood Application and Information
Fire Protection System Alarm Application and Information
Mechanical (HVAC) Permit Application and Information
PSD Exemption/Handicapped/Com. Vehicle Parking Applications
pdf Parking Lot Permit (43 KB)
pdf Permit Cancellation - Refund - Reissue Request (60 KB)
pdf Permanent Sign Information and Application (70 KB)
Plumbing Permit Application and Information
pdf Pool Application and Information (50 KB)
default Residential Satellite Dish (23 KB)
Sandwich board sign information and application
pdf Soil Boring/Monitoring Permit (90 KB)
Property owners in Dearborn (or their certified contractor) must apply for a permit before work begins on any project requiring a permit, such as building a garage, deck or shed; erecting a fence or pool; or installing a new furnace or hot water heater
The forms on this site are available for download in PDF, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat, it's free to download and install.
Are you doing your own work or has your contractor asked you to obtain a permit?
If so, you should be aware of the following:
Customer Survey - Permitting
The City of Dearborn is seeking your input! We are conducting customer feedback surveys to ensure we are meeting the need of all our residents. Take a look at the survey below about Permits and Inspections and let us know what you think.
Temporary Event Sign Permits Now Available Online!
As of Feb. 2020, you can complete the form below and pay online for a Temporary Event Sign!
Any sign not permanently attached and intended to be displayed for a limited period of time is considered a temporary event sign. A permit is required for temporary event signs for non-residential uses, including seasonal sales, grand opening announcements, elections and other events typically occurring in non-residential zoning districts.
The following restrictions apply to Temporary Event Signs:
- Number of signs allowed: 4
- Total area for all signs allowed: 48 sq. ft. (96 sq. ft. if road frontage exceeds 400 linear feet)
- Total sign area per face: 24 sq. ft. (total sign area cannot exceed 48 sq. ft.)
- Height of sign allowed: 6 feet maximum
- Signs shall not be located in public rights-of-way
- Signs shall be set back at least three feet from property lines
- Signs shall be securely attached to the structure or securely anchored/weighted to the ground
- Signs shall not be illuminated
- Signs are permitted for no more than 60 consecutive days and shall be taken down no later than 5 days after the event
The cost for a Temporary Event Sign is $40
To submit an application online, go to Temporary Event Sign Permits.