FAQS, FORMS, & FOTOS

Garage Sale Permits
The fee for the a residential garage sale permit is $2.00 or $50 for a neighborhood-wide sale. Garage sale permits may be issued to any resident for the same location up to three (3) times within a twelve (12) month period for no more than four (4) consecutive calendar days per occurrence. This does not apply to a commercial business having an outdoor sale. For those, please contact (810) 385-4489 x1113.

What are some of the things for which permits are required?
A permit is required for new structures, additions, alterations and repairs, including, but not limited to: roofs, windows, siding, pools, fences, decks, and all accessory structures. Please contact the building department to see what kinds of permits may be required for your project PRIOR to beginning any work at (810) 385-4489 x1112

What payment options are available?
Payments may be made in person, by mail, or by being placed in the after-hours drop box by check or cash. Credit card payments can be made in person or online, but cannot be accepted over the phone. All payments placed in the drop box on the due date are considered on time. Payments sent via mail are considered on time if postmarked on or before the due date.

To pay online, follow the links below. For the utility bill, select the “Search by Address” option, leave the street name blank and enter your street number in both “Street Number” boxes and click “Search.” This will bring up all Fort Gratiot properties with that street number. Select yours and follow the prompts. For tax bills, you can use any of the search options available on the screen. There are several screens to verify your information before you are charged, including the screen showing the credit card fee. For all credit card transactions the fee is 3% of the transaction, with a minimum fee of $2.00. The fees go directly to the credit card company. You will receive a confirmation email from support@pointandpay.com with a confirmation number and the transaction details.
Click here to pay your tax bill online. Current Year Only for Real Property Taxes; Current or Delinquent for Person Property. Delinquent real property taxes must be paid at the St. Clair County Treasurers Office.
Click here to pay your utility bill online.

How do I rent the Pointe Community Center at 5085 Lakeshore Road?
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Blight Complaint – (810) 385-4489
Crimes – Central Dispatch Non-emergency: (810) 985-8115
Drug Crime – Drug Task Force: (800) 243-DRUG
Drain Problems, St. Clair County Drain Commission – (810) 364-5369
Road Problem, St. Clair County Road Commission – (810) 364-5720