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Welcome to Berkley!

The DDA is here to help YOU succeed. The guidance on this page is to help you open a business in Berkley. It’s important to know that every project is different and some steps may take longer than others.

Before you purchase a property or sign a lease, we encourage you to review our Land Use Matrix (click here) and Zoning Map (click here).

We also strongly encourage you to contact the DDA Director and the Community Development Director with specific questions related to a property, scope of project, grants or other programs. You can find their contact information below.

Download the “How to Open a Business in Berkley” Flyer HERE.

Download a Berkley Business License HERE.

Click HERE to get started on the permit process.

we are so excited that you’ve chosen this charming town to open your business!

Ready to Get started?

Feel free to reach out to one of the below individuals:

Downtown Development Authority (DDA)
director@downtownberkley.com
248-658-3353
3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072
www.downtownberkley.com

City Building Department
building@berkleymich.net
248-658-3320
3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072
www.berkleymich.org/building

Community Development
Erin Schlutow
eschlutow@berkleymich.net
248-658-3329
3338 Coolidge Hwy. Berkley, MI 48072
www.berkleymich.org/building

Berkley Chamber of Commerce
Darlene Rothman, Executive Director
248-414-9157
P.O. Box 72-1253 Berkley, MI 48072
www.berkleychamber.com

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Please contact the Downtown Development Authority, Berkley Community Engagement Officer, and Berkley Area Chamber of Commerce to promote your Grand Opening celebration.