Garden City, MI · Wayne County
Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application Packet
Property owners, legal representatives, and listing agents use this packet to apply for a residential certificate of occupancy and arrange a city inspection.
What this form is
This packet combines the residential certificate of occupancy application, a roof condition affidavit, and inspection guidance. The city requires a certificate before a residence is occupied or reoccupied; the packet says a completed application and fee must be submitted before an inspection can be scheduled. It asks for property and applicant details and explains inspection requirements, housing standards, and documents needed for approval.
Who needs it
Property owners, legal representatives, or listing real estate agents applying for a residential certificate of occupancy should complete the application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and $225 fee to the Building Department at 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135. The form also lists [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the roof affidavit asks the purchaser or owner to sign and date it, and the packet does not request notarization.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Packet
Download the residential certificate of occupancy application packet.
- 2
Complete the Application
Fill in the property and applicant information, including the requested contact details and relationship to the property.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Prepare the furnace inspection proof and signed roof affidavit required before a certificate can be issued.
- 4
Submit to the Building Department
Submit the completed application and $225 fee to the Building Department at the address listed in the packet.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application Packet?
- No. The application and roof affidavit are signed without a notary; the affidavit asks the purchaser or owner to sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Residential Certificate of Occupancy Application?
- Submit the completed application and $225 fee to the Building Department at 6000 Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI 48135. The packet also lists [email protected].
- Who can apply for a residential certificate of occupancy?
- The packet says property owners, legal representatives, or listing real estate agents may schedule an inspection by completing the application. Documentation must show legal status for certain representatives.
- What documents are needed before a certificate can be issued?
- The packet lists proof of furnace inspection by a licensed heating contractor and a roof affidavit signed by the purchaser or, for a rental property, the owner.