Business Licensing & Operations in Wayne County, MI (2026)

1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Wayne County, Michigan.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wayne County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tattoo & Body Modification

Wayne County requires an annual Health Department permit to run any body art establishment, tattooing, piercing, cosmetic tattooing, branding, or scarification, with mandatory inspections and a ban on mobile operations.

Wayne County Body Art & Tattoo Permits

Some Restrictions

Wayne County Code of Ordinances Ch. 144, § 144-3(a), (e)

A person shall not operate a body art establishment without an annual permit from the department. The establishment permit shall be conspicuously displayed within the reception area of the establishment. ... A permit is not transferable and shall not be issued or renewed before the full fee is paid, the premises, equipment, and operations of the establishment have been inspected, and the operat...

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Business Licensing & Operations by City in Wayne County

4 cities in Wayne County have their own business licensing & operations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

DetroitPop. 639,111

8 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

DearbornPop. 109,976

6 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

LivoniaPop. 95,535

6 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

WestlandPop. 84,094

7 verified rules • Adult Entertainment, Auto Repair on Residential Property

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