Madison Heights, MI · Oakland County
Landlord License Application and Checklist
Property owners use this application and checklist to register rental property and obtain or renew a landlord license in Madison Heights.
What this form is
The application and checklist guide property owners through rental registration, licensing, and inspections required by the city’s landlord licensing program. It asks for the rental property address and information about the owner and responsible party, along with rental-unit details and an owner signature. The packet also explains fee calculation, required identification copies, inspection steps, and a separate heating plant inspection record.
Who needs it
Owners of residential rental property in Madison Heights use this packet to apply for a landlord license or complete the re-registration process.
How to submit it
Submit the application, required fee, and copies of both the owner’s and responsible party’s driver’s licenses to the Madison Heights Community Development Department. Make checks payable to the City of Madison Heights.
About notarization
The owner signs and dates this application without a notary; the separate heating inspection record is signed by a technician, not sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Landlord License Application and Checklist PDF.
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Complete the Application
Enter the rental property, owner, responsible party, and rental-unit information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Required Documents
Include copies of the owner’s and responsible party’s driver’s licenses, and calculate the required fee using the worksheet.
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Submit to the City
Submit the application, required fee, and identification copies to the Madison Heights Community Development Department.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Landlord License Application?
- No. The owner signs and dates the application without a notary; the separate heating inspection record is signed by a technician, not sworn or notarized.
- How do I submit the Landlord License Application?
- Submit the application, required fee, and copies of the owner’s and responsible party’s driver’s licenses to the Madison Heights Community Development Department. Make the check payable to the City.
- What information and documents does the application require?
- The application asks for the rental address, tenant contact information, owner and responsible-party details, and rental-unit information. Include copies of both the owner’s and responsible party’s driver’s licenses.
- What does the landlord licensing checklist cover?
- It outlines registration, fee calculation, inspections, correction of cited violations, and license renewal. It also includes a heating plant inspection record and a rental property inspection checklist.
Need something notarized?
This Landlord License Application and Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.