Certificate of Compliance

New Rental Ordinance

In October 2024, City Council passed a new law overhauling the City’s process for inspecting rental homes to improve safety and quality, while simplifying requirements. See summary here.

On February 15, BSEED will launch a pilot of the new system, available to properties many Detroit ZIP codes. See here for details.

On May 1, BSEED will complete the full launch. This will be open to properties in all ZIP codes and include features like a simplified application process, online inspection scheduling, and low, standardized fees.

Register your rental property with BSEED to receive email updates on the new system.

How to Obtain a Rental Certificate of Compliance 

Property owners must obtain a Certificate of Compliance before they can legally rent their property; this requires completing a property inspection to ensure the property is safe.

 

Steps to Obtain a Rental Certificate of Compliance

Step 1. Register property as a rental by logging in or creating an eLAPs account

Step 2. Pass a property condition inspection

  • 1-2 Unit properties: Schedule an inspection with one of the approved companies listed here.
  • 3+ Unit properties: Schedule an inspection with BSEED by calling 313-628-2451.

Step 3. Upload the passed inspection report via eLAPs

  • Upload the passed inspection report via eLAPs, or if violations exist, make the necessary repairs and schedule a re-inspection with the same inspector who preformed the first inspection.

Step 4. BSEED will issue a Certificate of Compliance to the property owner.

 

Steps to Obtain a Rental Certificate of Compliance for Federally Inspected Properties

Step 1. Register property as a rental by logging in or creating an eLAPs account

  • Register each property via the Code Enforcement Module in eLAPs. Be sure to upload all required forms while registering the property.
  • Click here to see how to use the online application
  • Rental Registrations do not have an expiration date unless there is a change in ownership, or a change of use for the rental property.

Step 2. Attach a passed HUD Inspection to your eLAPs account

  • Inspections need to be less than 12 months old

Step 3. BSEED issues Certificate of Compliance to the property owner.

 


File a Rental Complaint

Citizen Rental Clomplaint

Rental Escrow

Information about Rental  Escrow Process and application

 


Detroit Rental Ordinance: How to Operate a Rental Property in the City of Detroit

 

How to register Rental Properties

 

Rental Compliance Map

 

How to get Lead Inspections & Requirements

 

How to schedule Rental Inspections
 
Rental Ordinance Modification Notification for Landlords