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How to get a building permit in Royal Oak

Building permits for Royal Oak are issued by the Building Division at City Hall. Permit forms and applications are posted on the city's permits page.

Open the city permits page

Steps

  1. 1

    Check the city's permits page for the application that matches your work — building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing.

    Open the official page
  2. 2

    Call the Building Division on 248-246-3210 if you are unsure which permit or what plans are required.

  3. 3

    Submit your application and plans to the Building Division at City Hall, 203 S Troy Street, during counter hours (Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. – Noon).

  4. 4

    Once the permit is issued, schedule inspections with the Building Division. Inspectors are in the office Monday–Friday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

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Handled by Royal Oak Building Division

Contact

Address
203 S Troy Street, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Phone
248-246-3210
Hours
Inspectors are in the office Monday–Friday 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
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Information from romi.gov, checked September 23, 2026. This is an independent local guide, not the official government site — for official business use romi.gov.

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