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Steps to Renovate Your Home or Rental Property
Apply for permits
For a list of permits required for your project, please visit:
For specifics about the trade permitting process, see the Quick Start Guide document
Begin construction upon issuance of permits
During construction, please post your permits on the exterior of your property.
Schedule City of Detroit inspections
You may request an inspection by applying online or calling BSEED Construction Inspection division.
Inspections are required for all trades. When approved you will be provided your Certificate of Acceptance.
Apply for Certificate of Occupancy or Compliance
After approved final inspections for all trades, you can submit for your Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance. These will be required to occupy the home.
*To apply via email, send completed application to [email protected]
Occupy The Home!
Don't forget! Rental Property Certificate of Compliance has to be renewed every two years.
If your rental property does not have a current Certificate of Compliance we strongly encourage you to coordinate this renovation process with the Certificate of Compliance process.