Certificate of Compliance renewal periods depend on the property type:Vacant properties: Every 1 year for the Vacant Property Ordinance Certificate of Compliance.Commercial buildings: Every 2 years for the Commercial Certificate of Compliance, including vacant commercial buildings.Residential rental properties: Generally every 3 years. Some residential properties may qualify for a 5-year certificate after two consecutive timely approvals. Property owners should verify the expiration date on their issued certificate. Vacant commercial buildings may have additional vacant-property compliance requirements.Need assistance with an upcoming renewal? DW Office Solutions can help coordinate inspections, corrections, and the renewal process.You may contact the City of Detroit Property Maintenance Department at 313.628.2451 for your property's information.

When must a vacant property be registered in Detroit?Property owners must register vacant buildings with the City of Detroit's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED), Property Maintenance Division, within 30 days of the property becoming vacant.After registration, the owner must schedule a vacant-property inspection.If the property passes inspection and all required fees are paid, the City issues a Vacant Property Ordinance Certificate of Compliance, also referred to as an Exterior Certificate of Compliance.The certificate is valid for one year and must be renewed annually while the property remains subject to vacant-property requirements.If violations are identified, corrections and a reinspection may be required before a certificate can be issued.Need help with vacant-property registration or compliance? DW Office Solutions can coordinate registration, inspections, correction follow-ups, and annual renewals.You may contact the City of Detroit Property Maintenance Department at 313.628.2451

Yes. The City of Detroit requires residential rental properties to be registered with the Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED).Property owners must:Register the rental property through the City's eLAPS system.Complete the required rental property inspection.Correct any violations identified during the inspection.Obtain a Rental Certificate of Compliance. Rental registration does not expire under the City's current process, unless ownership or property use changes. However, the Certificate of Compliance must be renewed according to the applicable inspection and certification requirements.Need help registering your rental property? DW Office Solutions provides rental registration, inspection coordination, correction management, and Certificate of Compliance assistance.You may contact the City of Detroit Property Maintenance Department at 313.628.2451.

A correction order means an inspection identified violations that must be addressed before your property can meet the City's compliance requirements.If you receive a correction order, take these steps:Review the violations. Read each item carefully to understand what needs to be corrected.Check your deadline. Correction orders have compliance deadlines. Emergency violations may require immediate attention.Complete the necessary repairs. Arrange for qualified contractors when needed and obtain any required permits.Contact your inspector if necessary. If you need clarification or additional time, contact the inspector before your deadline.Schedule a reinspection. Once corrections are completed, arrange a follow-up inspection to verify compliance.Keep your documentation. Maintain records of completed repairs, permits, inspection results, and correspondence. Don't ignore a correction order. Unresolved violations can delay your Certificate of Compliance and may result in enforcement action or fines.DW Office Solutions can help.We assist property owners with reviewing correction orders, coordinating repairs and inspections, communicating with the appropriate departments, and tracking outstanding requirements.Contact the City of Detroit Property Maintenance Department at 313.628.2451

The Certificate of Compliance process typically takes 30–60 days, provided all required repairs and corrections are completed promptly.For hotels and apartment buildings, the process generally takes 60–90 days due to the size of the property and additional inspection requirements.These are estimated timelines, not guaranteed completion dates. Processing times may vary depending on inspection availability, the extent of required corrections, reinspection scheduling, and outstanding City requirements.For additional information, contact the City of Detroit Property Maintenance Department at (313) 628-2451.Need assistance? DW Office Solutions helps coordinate inspections, correction orders, reinspections, and Certificate of Compliance requirements.