Benton Harbor, MI · Berrien County
Rental Property Registration
Property owners use this application to register rental properties in Benton Harbor and arrange rental inspections for their units.
What this form is
The city requires rental properties to be registered annually and inspected, with inspection scheduling arranged at registration. The application asks for owner and designated agent contact details, property identification and dwelling information, tenant and unit details, and preferred inspection dates and times. Owners can indicate whether the registration is initial or a renewal and certify the information by signing and dating the form.
Who needs it
Owners of properties that meet the city's definition of a rental must register them and arrange inspections using this application.
How to submit it
Send the registration to the Department of Building, Inspection, and Zoning at 251 E. Market St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022, or email [email protected]. The form says fees and inspection scheduling should occur at registration.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just certifies the information provided.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Rental Property Registration PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide owner and agent details, property and unit information, tenant details, and proposed inspection dates and times.
- 3
Gather Property Information
Use the form to provide the property identification and unit details requested; it does not list required attachments.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then send the application to the department by mail or email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Rental Property Registration?
- No. The application has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer certifies the information by signing and dating it.
- Who must file a Rental Property Registration?
- The form says all properties that meet the definition of a rental must be registered and inspected. Registration is required annually.
- How do I submit the Rental Property Registration?
- Send it to the Department of Building, Inspection, and Zoning at 251 E. Market St., Benton Harbor, MI 49022, or email [email protected]. The form says fees and inspection scheduling should occur at registration.