Land Records Maintenance

Taxpayers can email [email protected]  if they have any questions, or to request a copy of the Parcel Revision Application.

The Parcel Revision Application can also be located at:https://detroitmi.gov/departments/office-chief-financial-officer/ocfo-divisions/office-assessor/property-assessment-documents

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Parcel Revision Application and documentation can be submitted in person at the Detroit Taxpayer Service Center (DTSC), 2 Woodward Avenue, Suite 130, Detroit, MI 48226, or by emailing the completed parcel revision application and scanned documents (photos will not be accepted) to:  [email protected]

• Parcels must not have any unpaid Property or Personal Property taxes, water bills or property tax liens.
• All taxes and fees assessed on any involved parcel must remain current until resultant parcels take effect.
• Written approval on official letterhead from mortgagor and/or lienholders must be provided, when applicable.
• Parcels must not have an open Michigan Tax Tribunal (MTT) case.
• To combine properties purchased from the Detroit Land Bank Authority within the last 5 years with parcels that were not, a 5/50 waiver must be provided. Please contact Detroit Land Bank Client Services at (313)974-6869 or [email protected] to request waiver(s).
• Parcels must not have a Special Assessment or PILOT (with the exception of NEZ-Hs and DLBA Purchases with waivers).
• Exemption status and type must be consistent for all parcels.
• Resultant parcels subject to Zoning requirements (Detroit City Code – Chapter 50 – Intensity and Dimensional Standards).

There must not be any transfer of ownership while the parcel modification is under review.

The parcel revision application must be approved by December 31st (Tax Day) to go into effect for the following year.

The Parcel Revision Application may take up to 45 days to be reviewed.   

All taxes, fees, and water bills must be paid in full on all involved parcels before division applications are sent to the Law Department for review, and combination applications are processed. 

Until the new parcel(s) become effective, property tax bills may be issued using the parent parcel number(s) and all bills must be paid timely to avoid issues with processing of the application. 

You may be asked for additional documentation for the application to be considered complete.  Incomplete applications will be held for one year. After one year, a new application must be filed.

Yes, but most will require a variance for minimum lot size through the Board of Zoning Appeals: https://detroitmi.gov/government/boards/board-zoning-appeals

You can find licensed surveyors for hire at the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors here: https://www.misps.org/

• You will need to hire a land surveyor to mark your property lines. You can find licensed surveyors at the Michigan Society of Professional Surveyors here: https://www.misps.org/
• For fence guidelines check with Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental  Department:  https://detroitmi.gov/departments/buildings-safety-engineering-and-environmental-department

• Get in touch with Department of Public Work’s Maps and Records Team: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/department-public-works/maps-and-records
• Provide the Housing Number Certificate to [email protected] and we will be able to update the parcel address.

At the Wayne County Register of Deeds: https://www.waynecounty.com/elected/deeds/home.aspx