Forms, Permits & Applications

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Building Department
Clerk's Office
Tax Forms
Employment
Legal Department
Community and Economic Development
Engineering Department

Building Department

Building Permits

Building Permits are required for major structural changes and renovations as well as new construction and demolition. At this time, permits are not required for siding or windows, as long as no other major modification is underway. Please remember that building materials must be disposed of correctly, utilizing dumpsters or other vehicles which are privately transferred to appropriate landfills.

Contact us by email or phone: (313) 252-0050, ext. 209

Building Permit
Concrete Permit
Contractor Registration
Contractor Registration II
Deck Construction Guide
Electrical Permit
Fee Schedule details and policies
Fence Permit
Fire Alarm Application
Fire Suppression Application
Furnace Inspection
Handout Chart
Highland Park Fees
Highland Park Non-Owner Occupied Certificate
Hiring a Contractor
Homeowner Affidavit
Mechanical Permit
Plumbing Permit
Returned Permit Form
Sign Permit
Vinyl Siding

When is a permit needed?
A permit is required for all construction, remodeling and maintenance except those items classified as “Normal Maintenance” in the codes. Typical projects requiring permits include, but are not limited to:

Additions
Demolitions
Electrical systems and services
Exterior concrete
Exterior siding
Miscellaneous residential including fireplaces, pools, decks & garages.
New buildings
Plumbing systems- heating, ventilating & air conditioning.
Prefabricated structures
Renovations
Replacement of furnace or air conditioning.
Replacement roof and/or shingles
Replacement of water heaters
Replacement of windows
Residential sheds over 200 square feet.

Normal Maintenance
The following repairs are considered normal maintenance if they are not part of a structural addition or remodel:

Painting
Repair of broken windows
Repair of faucets
Replacement of individual electric switches or outlets.
Replacement of kitchen cabinets with no structural, drywall, plumbing or electrical changes.
Tuckpointing of masonry

Clerk's Office

Absent Voter Ballot Application
Election Inspector Application
Mail-In Voter Registration Form
Temporary Street Closing Application
Business License Application
Business Certificate of Occupancy Application

Tax Forms

Individual
2020 HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2020 HP-1040 Individual Tax Booklet and Instructions
2020 HP-Application for Extension of Time and Instructions
2020 HP-TC Part Year Resident Tax Calculation Form
2020 HP-1040ES Estimated Tax for Individuals Instructions
2020 HP-1040ES Estimated Tax for Individuals Quarterly Coupons
2020 HP-1049PV Payment Voucher
2020 HP 1040 X - AMENDED Individual Income Tax Return Form and Instructions
2021 HP-1040 Quarterly Estimated Tax for Individuals

Business
2020 HP-1065 Partnership Return Form
2020 HP-1065 Partnership Return Instructions
2020 HP-1120 Corporation Return and Instructions
2020 HP-6 Notice of Business Change or Discontinuance Form
2020 HP-SS-4 New Business Registration & Employer's Witholding Registration Form and Instructions

Payroll Withholder
2020 HPW-4 Employee Withholding Certificate
2020 HP-941-501 & HPW-3 Instructions
2020 HP-941-501 & HPW-3 Quarterly Coupons
2020 HP-941 Monthly Coupons
2021 HP-941 & W-3 Instructions
2021 HP-941 & W-3 Quarterly Payment Vouchers

Prior Year HP-1040
2019 HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2018HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2017HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2016HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2015HP-1040 Residential and Non Residential Tax
2014HP-1040 Form and Instructions
2013HP-1040
2012HP-1040

For additional information, call (313) 800-5233 ext. 363
Send completed forms, schedules and documentation to:

City of Highland Park
Income Tax Division
PO Box 239
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827-0239

Employment Forms

Employment Application
Police Employment Application

Legal Department

Animal Complaint Form
Citizen Claim Form
FOIA Request Form

Community and Economic Development

Film Policy

New Film Policy (Highland Park welcomes your film production).

Developer Intake Form

Developer Intake Form

Developers interested in purchasing and/or developing City owned land/property are to complete and return the Developer Intake form and include all the required documents per the instructions.

Sign Permit

Sign Permit Application

Review & Approval must be granted by the City prior to the erection of any sign in the City of Highland Park. For review and approval please complete and submit the Sign Application to the Department of Community & Economic Development.

Zoning Requests

Zoning Application

Complete and submit the Zoning Application to the Department of Community & Economic Development with the required documents per instructions for the following requests:

Variance Request
Zoning code interpretation
Special Land Use
Zoning Ordinance amendment hearings
Lot split/Combination
Alley or Street Vacations
Ruling Appeals
(Any conditions or use changes or amendments to the City's zoning)

Please note that all non-administrative requests will require review of application and recommendation to the Zoning Board by the Planning Commission. Changes in the Zoning code will also require a public notification and hearing.