The Charter Township of Waterford, Michigan

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DPW Crew at WorkWaterford Township provides a number of online applications, forms and services for businesses and residents. Select a category from the following list to view the related online services.

Building and Construction Ordinances
Court Parks and Recreation
Employment Planning and Zoning
Fire Taxes
Housing Utilities
Library Voting
Maps  

Building and Construction

Name Description
Building Permit Application

Fillable Building Permit Application

Building Permit applications are to be used when structural changes or additions are made to an existing building; for all new construction; permanent and temporary signs; pools; decks; and any sheds over 200 square feet.
Electrical Permit Application

Fillable Electrical Permit Application

Electrical Permit applications are to be used when electrical work is planned for either existing structures or new construction.
Mechanical Permit Application

Fillable Mechanical Permit application

Mechanical Permit applications are to be used for all new construction; furnace or air conditioning replacement; installing or replacing humidifiers, de-humidifiers, air cleaners or any other modification of an existing heating.
Plumbing Permit Application

Fillable Plumbing Permit Application

Plumbing Permit applications are to be used for all new construction; additions to an existing plumbing system; installation of an irrigation system; installation or replacement of water heaters or water softeners; or any other modifications of an existing plumbing system.
Site, Woodland Review and Lot Evaluation Application

Fillable Site, Woodland Review and Lot Evaluation Application

Site and Woodland Review is required for new residential construction to confirm the compliance to setback requirements and to ensure that trees are not needlessly removed. Site Review is required for all additions to the footprint of existing homes.
Wetland Delineation Application

Fillable Wetland Delineation Application

Wetland Delineation applications are to be used when the property owner wishes to have the boundaries of a wetland flagged. The presence of wetlands on a property limits the buildable area of the parcel and this process enables the property owner to determine the allowable location of new construction or additions to existing structures.
Fill Permit Application

Fillable Fill Permit Application

Fill Permits applications are used when the property owner wishes to raise the grade of a property more than one foot. This review will ensure that adjacent properties are not adversely affected by the change in grade.

Court

Name Description
51st District Court Docket 51st District Court docket information. Includes the dates and times of scheduled public cases.

Employment

Name Description
Police and Fire Fighters Application Police and Fire job application information.
General Employment Application Job application form for general employment positions with the Township.
Employee Suggestion Form The Employee Suggestion Program form provides Waterford Township employees with an opportunity to suggest ways for the Township to improve processes and services and save money, resources and time.

Fire

Name Description
Campfire Permit Application Request a permit to build a campfire.

Housing

Name Description
Application Supplemental Information Form The Supplemental Information Form is required to provide basic statistical information as part of the federally funded Limited Repair Program.
Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit
[Provided by the State of Michigan]
The Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit form is completed when a person purchases a home and intends to use it as their main homestead. The home must be purchased and occupied by May 1 in order for the homestead to be in effect for the current year. Please return this form to the Township Assessing Department.
Request to Rescind Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption
[Provided by the State of Michigan]
The Request to Rescind Homeowners Principal Residence Exemption form must be completed when you have sold the property that you have claimed using the Principal Residence Exemption Affidavit. Please return this form to the Township Assessing Department.
Lead Based Paint Acknowledgement The Lead Based Paint Acknowledgement form provides Limited Repair Program applicants with information on the hazards of lead-based paint. A copy of this form must be signed and returned as part of the Limited Repair application process.
Limited Repair Application Federally funded no-interest loan application for emergency and minor home repairs need by low-income single-family residential homeowners. When completed, this application needs to be returned to the Community Planning and Development department.
Property Transfer Affidavit
[Provided by the State of Michigan]
The Property Transfer Affidavit must be completed whenever there is a change of ownership on a property. It is completed and signed by the new owner and must be filed within 45 days of the transfer. Please return this form to the Township Assessing Department.

Library

Name Description
Search the Library Catalog Search the online library catalog, renew checked out items and view your library account information.

Maps

Name Description
Interactive Mapping View and create detailed maps of Waterford including lot information, view aerial photos and locate recreational facilities.

Ordinances

Name Description
Ordinance Enforcement Request Place an ordinance enforcement request or complaint with the Code Enforcement Division.
Township Ordinances Online view of Township Ordinances (except Zoning Ordinance).

Parks and Recreation

Name Description
Online Registration Register for Parks and Recreation programs.

Planning and Zoning

Name Description
ZBA Application Packet-Including Instructions The Zoning Board of Appeals application and fees are required to request a variance from the requirements of the Township Zoning Ordinance.  The instructions provide guidance in following the process.

The Zoning Board of Appeals application must be submitted to the Community Planning and Development department.

Taxes

Name Description
On-Line Tax Payments Pay your taxes on-line.
Deferment of Summer Taxes Application Application form to defer payment of summer taxes.  Please review the eligibility requirements for this application.
Tax Information Search Look up basic tax information for parcels by address or sidwell number. Tax information is available for the following seasons:
  • July and December 2009
  • July and December 2008
  • July and December 2007
  • July and December 2006
  • July and December 2005
  • July and December 2004
  • July and December 2003
  • December 2002

Utilities

Name Description
Auto Pay Water/Sewer Bills Application Water and Sewer bills can be paid via a debit to a checking or savings account.  Accounts debited on or near due date. Customers will receive paper bill in the mail.  Please completely fill out form and mail to:  Waterford DPW, 5240 Civic Center Dr. Waterford, MI 48329
Cable Request Form To be used in filing a cable complaint with the Cable Coordinator. It is asked that you have attempted to resolve the situation with Comcast before lodging the complaint.
DPW Citizen Service Request An online service request for non-emergency water and sewer or facilities and operations issues and streetlight repairs.
Well Response Form An online form allows you to log your private well into our database for use in the Township's Wellhead Protection Program.

Voting

Name Description
Instructions and Form for Absent Voter's Ballot Application Instructions and form to request to receive an application for absent voter’s ballot.
Michigan Voter Registration Application
[Provided by the State of Michigan]
Register to vote through the Secretary of State's office.

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