Steps to Deferrals

Deferrals

Deferrals 

If your property has been ordered demolished (ODM) by City Council you must apply for a deferral in order to have it removed. To apply complete a deferral application and submit the deferral application & associated documents to [email protected]. 

How to make a Payment 

  1. Email [email protected] to request an invoice number and Record ID 

  2. In the subject line enter the Property Address 

  3. You will receive a response within one (1) business day 

  4. Go to the BSEED Online Payment page & pay the associated fee 

  5. Email complete application & associated documents to [email protected]  

How to apply for Residential Property Deferral 

  1. An application fee of $37, deferral inspection service fee of $148, an inspection fee of $167 (totaling $352) will be charged for Residential deferrals and must be paid when submitting the completed application for the Residential deferral application. 

  1. Complete the Residential properties deferral application 

  1. Submit along with the application: 

    • Copy of Proof of ownership (must have registered deed) 

    • Copy of valid Government Issued Identification (State ID, Driver's License, or Passport) 

    • Copy of City of Detroit Property Tax Clearance (details below) 

    • Copy of DAH Blight Clearance 

      • Email completed form to [email protected] 

      • Once approved, it should be included with deferral application 

    • Proof of funds for rehabilitation 

    • Copy of Paid Invoice showing the Deferral Application Fee, Deferral Inspection Service Fee, and Inspection fee 

You must complete all items before you submit documents. Partial packets will not be accepted.  

Completed deferral applications are not approved until authorized by resolution of the Detroit City Council.

 

How to apply for Commercial Property Deferral 

  1. An application fee of $37, deferral inspection service fee of $148, and inspection fee of $167, and a special inspection/re-inspection fee of $167 (totaling $519) will be charged for Commercial deferrals ONLY and must be paid when submitting the Commercial deferral application. 

  1. Complete the Commercial properties deferral application 

  1. Submit along with application:  

    • Copy of Proof of ownership (must have registered deed)

    • Copy of valid Government Issued Identification (State ID, Driver's License, or Passport) 

    • Copy of City of Detroit Property Tax Clearance (details below) 

    • Copy of DAH Blight Clearance 

      • Email completed form to [email protected] 

      • Once approved, it should be included with deferral application 

    • Proof of funds for rehabilitation

    • Copy of Paid Invoice showing the Deferral Application Fee, Deferral Inspection Service Fee, Inspection fee, and Special Inspection/Re-Inspection Fee. 

You must complete all items before you submit documents. Partial packets will not be accepted.  

Completed deferral applications are not approved until authorized by resolution of the Detroit City Council. 

Submit the deferral application & associated documents to [email protected] 

What Happens Next 

Upon submitting the completed deferral application,  

  1. A supervisor will review and approve or deny your application. Completed deferral applications are not approved until authorized by resolution of the Detroit City Council. 

  1. If approved an inspection of the property will be scheduled. 

    • The owner must remedy the dangerous situation by securing the structure against trespassing/elements, abate the attractive nuisance, blight, trash, graffiti, structurally unsound or unstable property before the scheduled inspection.  

    • Any openings to trespass and/or elements MUST be barricaded have paint coating uniform to the building

Full Online Deferral Process can be seen here. 

How to get Tax Clearance 

  1. Applicant must complete the "Applicant" portion of the Clearance Application. 

  1. The applicant must also attach to the application a copy of:  

    • Receipt of paid BSEED inspection 

    • Registered deed

    • Photocopy of Driver's license 

  2. Return to: [email protected]