Permits

The following permits are issued by, or facilitated through, the Oakland County Drain Office:

• Soil Erosion Control Permits
  Permits for certain earth change/construction work in certain communities.
  
• Construction Projects
  Permits for development or construction projects that take place with a designated drainage area.
  
• Drain Use Permits
  Permits for making changes in use, cover or structures within the right-of-way/easement of designated drains.
  
• Water and Sewer Permits
  Permits for individual connections to municipal supplies.

Contractors connecting or disconnecting to Oakland County Drain Commissioner sanitary/combined sewers and/or interceptors must be bonded with the Drain office. A $500 cash deposit and a current $5,000 surety bond must be on file with the Permit department.   ( Surety Bond Form DC-443)(file size 93K) . The surety bond is valid for one year and can be renewed by the bonding agent. The original continuation certificate must be submitted to OCDC at the time of renewal. If you have questions, please call 248-858-1122.

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