BUILDING & CODE ENFORCEMENT

The City of Linden Building Department oversees construction within the City limits to make certain that all structures are in compliance with the State Construction Code Act, The State of Michigan Building Code and City of Linden Ordinances. Building codes seek to ensure public safety, health and welfare by governing the construction and maintenance of structures. The Department is responsible for issuing building permits and the provision of inspection services related to these permits.

NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?

Download the Building Permit Application and return completed with plans to City Offices via mail, drop box or e-mail to: [email protected]

The completed application with plans will be reviewed and you will be contacted by the Building Official with permit details, required inspections and associated fees. Once application fees are paid and the permit is issued, the proposed work may begin. Contact City Offices to schedule building inspections.

Separate applications must be completed for electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits. Contact the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) Permit Division: https://www.michigan.gov/lara

CODE ENFORCEMENT DESCRIPTION

The Code Enforcement Department is dedicated to the enforcement of the Linden Municipal Code, with the goal to maintain a clean community for City residents, businesses and visitors alike. The Code Enforcer works with residents to resolve any concerns or issues that need to be addressed. The mission of Code Enforcement is to protect the welfare of City of Linden residents by promoting safe, healthy and sanitary housing through enforcement of property maintenance, zoning and nuisance. Code Enforcement further benefits the community by protecting property values through the elimination of blight such as trash, vacant structures, dilapidated buildings, junk cars and tall grass.

COMPLAINT SUBMISSIONS

Ordinance enforcement is a complaint driven process. City of Linden residents may submit a complaint in the following methods:

Verbal means through contacting City Offices by phone or in-office

Through e-mail to: [email protected]

All complaints should be accompanied with a name, phone number, address, as well as description and address of complaint location. This information will not be shared and is protected by privacy laws under Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

SELLING YOUR HOME?

The City of Linden has a comprehensive housing inspection requirement in place to ensure the health and welfare of residents, while affording the opportunity to resolve potential safety issues. This inspection must be completed before the sale of a property.

Contact City Offices to schedule your point-of-sale housing inspection prior to closing. The fee is $50.00, and must be paid prior to or at the time of inspection. Read about the items included in the City Inspection: Click Here to View 

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