Building & Safety Inspections
Our goal is to provide streamlined, business friendly plan review, permitting, property disposition, and business licensing in compliance with state and local laws in order to protect the health and welfare of the community.
The Building and Safety Division is able to provide inspection services for all trades – building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical. All of our inspectors are licensed by the state of Michigan.
Building & Safety Inspections
The Inspection Division includes all trades inspections. City of Flint inspectors are licensed by the State of Michigan. To schedule an inspection, please call 810-766-7284.
Business Service Forms
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Rental Housing Inspection Checklist | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Building Board of Appeals Application | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Non-Rental Affidavit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Rental Inspection Consent Form | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Rental Registration | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Application for Electrical Contractor’s License | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Certificate of Appropriateness application form | Open file (new tab) Download |
Permit Applications
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Street Maintenance Permit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Plumbing Permit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Electrical Permit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Application for Building Permit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Mechanical Permit | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Water Service and Sewer and Drain Permit | Open file (new tab) Download |
Additional Resources
| Resource | Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Abandoned Property Registration Form | The City of Flint has partnered with HeraRegistry.com to administer its Registration of Abandoned Property Program. Mortgagees or their servicers must register properties with an obligation to register via HERA – Property Registry (heraregistry.com) and pay a one-time registration fee of $250.00. Inquiries may be emailed to [email protected] or call us at (321) 234-5303. | Open file (new tab) Download |
| Residential Abandoned Property Dissolution Form | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Spill Notification and Complaint Reporting Form | Send a report regarding spill and illicit discharge elimination happening within the City of Flint. | Open file (new tab) Download |
| Stormwater Tip Sheet for Business Construction for Consumers | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Stormwater Best Management Practice Silt Fences | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Stormwater Best Management Practice Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection and Maintenance | Open file (new tab) Download | |
| Genesee County Permits | Find documentation related to Standards and Specs, Soil Erosion Checklists and Application, along with other applications and documentation. | Open file (new tab) Download |
Building & Safety Staff
Building & Safety Office
Phone
810-766-7284
Fax
810-762-7379
Location
1101 S. Saginaw St. Room S106
Flint, MI 48502
Flint, MI 48502
Hours
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Michael Reiter
Building & Safety Chief Building Official
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Chief Building Official
Email
Jack Hippe
Building & Safety Neighborhood Enforcement Official
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Neighborhood Enforcement Official
Email
James Anderson
Building & Safety Code Development Technician
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Code Development Technician
Bruce Mackey
Building & Safety Code Enforcement Inspector II
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Code Enforcement Inspector Ii
Email
Eric Palmateer
Building & Safety Electrical Inspector
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Electrical Inspector
McKenna
Building & Safety Plumbing Inspector
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Plumbing & Mechanical Inspector
Phone
313-353-4275
Jeff Towler
Building & Safety Mechanical InspectorOffice
810-766-7284 ext 2722
Email