Gibraltar Building Department

For additional information or to make an appointment... please call the building department at 734 676-3952

Building/Construction Permit: Please obtain a City Permit for work done on or at your home. Homeowners sometimes end up with concerns because they have paid several hundred dollars and they are not happy with the work that has been done. The City only issues permits to licensed and insured contractors. This helps to protect you. Failure to obtain a permit will cost you double permit fees. Any questions on contractors or if a permit is required should be directed to the Building Department at (734) 676-3952.

Certified Property Surveys: If you are considering putting in fences, garages, homes, swimming pools, sheds, Surveys : seawalls, docks, etc., please be aware that you may need to obtain a certified property survey. Please plan ahead and have the survey done early. Mortgage surveys will not be accepted.

Home Inspections: If you plan on selling your home, please be aware that you will need to have inspections conducted on your home by the Electrical Inspector. Homes may be required to be brought up to current code. Plan ahead to have your home inspected and allow time to have the necessary corrections made before you close on the sale of your home. For homeowners living on waterfront property with a berm, you also need to have a City Berm Inspection. Berm height needs to be at a certain elevation. Check with the Building Department for details.

Rental Inspections:The City of Gibraltar Rental Inspection Company, PMI Inspection Services, has assigned Hal LaPoint to be the Rental Inspector for the City. The Rental Inspector is in the City on Monday’s for inspections and office work, and he can also be reached by email at or by phone at (734) 341-8085. Please note that the office day changed from Wednesday to Monday.

Flood Zones ‘A' or ‘B': If you live in Flood Zones ‘A' or ‘B', and you anticipate new construction or substantial improvement to your home, it is recommended that you apply early for a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Permit. It can take 2 to 3 months for a permit to be issued by the MDEQ.

SESC Permits: State Law requires Soil Erosion Sedimentation Control permit, (SESC), Permits for certain projects, especially those within 500 Ft of a body of water. Please keep in mind you may be required to obtain a SESC Permit and install and maintain SESC measures. Please Contact Wayne County at (734) 326-3936 or call the Building Department if you have any questions regarding SESC Permits.

Building/Construction Reminders: Please obtain a City Permit for work done on/at your home. Homeowners sometimes end up complaining because they've paid several hundred dollars and they aren't happy with the work that has been done. The City only issues permits to licensed and insured contractors. This helps protect you. Failure to obtain a permit will cost you double permit fees. Any questions on contractors should be directed to the Building Department at (734) 676-3952.

DCC Weatherization: The Downriver Community Conference Weatherization has received an energy assistance grant from the Michigan Public Service Commission. The grant provides utility assistance for low-income residents. Eligibility is based on the DCC Income Poverty Guidelines for 2010. For more information or to set an appointment, please call (734) 362-3473, (734) 362-7030, or (734) 362-7050.

Housing Rehabilitation: The City of Gibraltar is pleased to offer the Housing Rehabilitation Program. This Program is designed to assist Gibraltar residents in a low to moderate income range that are in need of eligible home improvements. The Housing Rehabilitation Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D.), under the direction of Wayne County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

We are currently establishing a waiting list. If you would like further information regarding qualification guidelines or would like to know more about the Program, please contact Denise Sciacca, Rehab Specialist, on Thursday afternoons at (734) 676-3900.