Birmingham, MI · Oakland County
Annual Rental License Application
Property owners use this application to request or renew an annual rental license for a rented or leased property in Birmingham.
What this form is
Birmingham property owners submit this application each year to request or renew an annual rental license. It asks for property, owner, manager, and responsible-party information, and includes an acknowledgment and certification for the applicant to sign. Include a floor plan and, when applicable, a site plan; the city says the application and required fee are held until the property successfully passes inspection.
Who needs it
Owners of rented or leased properties in Birmingham must submit a written application each year to apply for or renew a rental license.
How to submit it
Submit it to the Rental Department; the form lists checks payable to the City of Birmingham at 151 Martin Street, C/O Building Department, and online invoice payment through BSA Online.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it lists floor plans and, when applicable, site plans as supporting documents, but no sworn or notarized attachment.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Annual Rental License Application for a new rental or renewal.
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Complete The Application
Fill in the property, owner, manager if applicable, and responsible-party information. Sign and date the applicant certification.
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Gather Required Documents
Attach a floor plan and, when applicable, a site plan. Include additional supporting documents if requested by the Building Official.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the Rental Department. The form lists a City of Birmingham check payment address and online invoice payment instructions.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Annual Rental License Application?
- No. The application calls for the applicant’s signature and date, not a notary. It lists floor plans and, when applicable, site plans as supporting documents.
- Who files the Birmingham rental license application?
- The property owner files a written application each year for a rented or leased property. The form requests owner information and, if applicable, manager and responsible-party details.
- What documents accompany the rental application?
- The application lists a floor plan showing room sizes and dimensions, a site plan showing the house, accessory structures, and driveway dimensions when applicable, and any additional documentation requested by the Building Official.
- How do I submit the Annual Rental License Application?
- Submit it to the Rental Department. The form lists checks payable to the City of Birmingham at 151 Martin Street, C/O Building Department, and online invoice payment through BSA Online.