Community & Economic Development

The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) works with residents and businesses to ensure Madison Heights continues to provide a high quality of life and great place to start and grow a business. CED is the primary contact and liaison for the City's Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Downtown Development Authority, Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, and the Community Development Block Grant Review Committee.

The Community & Economic Development Department serves the following primary functions:

  • Building Services
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development/ Business Services
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Planning and Zoning

Online Self-Service: Make a Payment, Apply for Permits & More

Visit AccessMyGov for self service access to make building, tax, and utility payments. You can also apply for some permits and conduct building and rental property searches. For more details on applications and how to pay online please visit the Permit & Application Forms tab or see our guide Making Payments Online.  

Guide to Development

For an detailed overview of our development review process, links to forms & documents, our policies and more see our Guide to Development. 

Master Plan

The Madison Heights Master Plan identifies and articulates the  long-range vision for our community and provides City Council and staff a framework for development and decision-making into the future. To learn more see our Master Plan.