Garden City, MI · Wayne County
Rental Property Registration and Packet
Garden City property owners and authorized applicants use this packet to register a rental property and arrange its required inspection and certification.
What this form is
The packet provides the rental registration application and information about inspections, certification, and property requirements. Garden City requires rental properties to be registered, and the packet says a completed application and fee must be submitted before inspections can be scheduled. It asks for property, applicant, owner, partnership or corporate officer, and tenant information; it also describes required supporting documents and inspection standards.
Who needs it
Property owners, management companies, or listing real estate agents registering a rental property in Garden City should use this packet.
How to submit it
Mail or drop off the completed application and fee to the Garden City Police Department, Attention: Kelly Kovacs – Ordinance Department, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Packet
Download the Rental Property Registration and Packet PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, applicant, owner, and tenant information, then sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Review the packet for supporting documents, including the furnace certification and roof affidavit requirements.
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Submit To The City
Mail or drop off the completed application and fee to the Garden City Police Department's Ordinance Department at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Rental Property Registration and Packet?
- No. The application calls for a signature and date, not a notary. It does not identify any attachment or related step as requiring notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the rental registration application?
- Mail or drop off the completed application and fee to the Garden City Police Department, Attention: Kelly Kovacs – Ordinance Department, 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for property details, applicant and owner information, and tenant information. Depending on the applicant, it also requests partnership or corporate officer details.
- What supporting documents does the packet mention?
- The packet says a furnace inspection certificate from a licensed contractor and a roof affidavit are needed for certification. It also describes other documents required for full inspection approval.