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Put your house, flat or apartment in front of renters searching Detroit and the suburbs. Add the details once, and get your city paperwork lined up so your unit is ready to lease.

List Your Rental Detroit rental rules
  • $30 per listing for 30 days
  • Monthly plans for 2 or more units
  • Renters call you directly

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How it works

List a rental in three steps

  1. 1

    Add your property

    Address, city, rent, beds, baths and move-in date, plus a short description: utilities, pets and parking.

  2. 2

    Pay and go live

    Pay $30 for 30 days, or pick a monthly plan. Your listing appears on the Metro Detroit rentals pages the moment checkout is done. Plan members publish new units instantly.

  3. 3

    Hear from renters

    Renters call the number you give. You handle showings, screening and the lease.

Get started

List your rental

Fill out the form below, then pay $30 or pick a plan. Your rental goes live on Metro Detroit rentals, houses for rent and apartments for rent as soon as checkout is done.

List your rental

$30 per listing for 30 days, or a monthly plan to keep listings up. Plan members publish right away with no extra charge. Your phone number is shown. Only list units you own or manage. Listings that break fair housing rules are removed.

Pricing

Rental listing plans

Pay per listing, or pick a monthly plan if you have more units or want listings to stay up. With a plan, every new listing you submit publishes right away.

Single Rental

$30

One rental listing, live for 30 days on the Metro Detroit rentals pages.

  • Live the moment checkout is done
  • Shown on rentals, houses and apartments pages
  • Renters call your number directly
  • List it again any time to renew

Rental Ongoing

$30/mo

Keep one rental listed as long as you want. Swap in your next vacancy any time.

  • 1 listing live at a time
  • Stays up while your plan is active
  • Post your next unit with no extra charge
  • Cancel any time
Best for 2 to 5 units

Landlord

$99/mo

Up to 5 rentals live at once, for landlords with a few doors.

  • Up to 5 listings live at a time
  • New listings publish instantly
  • Stays up while your plan is active
  • Cancel any time

Property Manager

$249/mo

Unlimited rental listings for property managers and larger owners.

  • Unlimited listings live at a time
  • New listings publish instantly
  • Stays up while your plan is active
  • Cancel any time

Get started

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Detroit landlord rules

Detroit rental registration and Certificate of Compliance

If your rental is in the city of Detroit, the city requires you to register it as a rental and get a Certificate of Compliance from the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department (BSEED). Renters may ask to see it, so have it ready before you list.

The basic steps

  1. Register the property as a rental through the city's online permit system and upload proof of ownership.
  2. Schedule the inspection. The city's steps send one and two unit properties to a third party inspection company and larger buildings to the city's landlord line. Fix anything that fails and get it re-inspected.
  3. Handle lead safety for homes built before 1978, as part of the city process.
  4. Receive your certificate once the property passes. Keep the property maintained to keep the certificate valid.

What changed with the 2025 rental ordinance

Detroit updated its rental ordinance and began a new inspection system in 2025. According to the city's August 2025 update:

  • One inspection with a 15-point checklist focused on the most serious safety items replaces the old two inspection process.
  • A first certificate is valid for three years, and renewals can run five years if you renew before it expires.
  • Violation tickets went up, and unpaid tickets can become liens on the property.
  • A revised rent escrow program lets tenants pay rent into escrow when a home does not meet requirements, until it is brought into compliance.

When a Detroit rental is sold, the new owner must register it and apply for a new registration. Rules and fees change, so confirm current requirements with the City of Detroit before you lease.

Get inspection ready

Local pros to get your rental ready

Rental certification inspection

A pre-inspection helps you find problems before the city visit.

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Lead-safe work

Peeling paint in older homes needs certified lead work.

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Furnace and water heater

Heat and hot water are top safety items in any inspection.

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Electrical fixes

Outlets, panels, GFCIs and smoke alarm wiring.

Find electricians →

Plumbing repairs

Leaks, drains and water heaters.

Find plumbers →

Handyman punch lists

Railings, doors, locks, windows and small repairs.

Find a handyman →

Pest control

Clear pests before tenants move in.

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Cleaning and turnover

Deep cleaning between tenants.

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Michigan landlord basics

Deposits, listings and fair housing

  • Security deposit limit. Michigan law says a security deposit cannot be more than 1 1/2 months' rent.
  • Where the deposit goes. Michigan requires landlords to keep security deposits in a regulated financial institution, or secure a surety bond.
  • Notice of damages. To keep any part of a deposit for damages, mail the tenant a notice of damages within 30 days after they move out.
  • Write fair listings. The federal Fair Housing Act bans discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. Describe the property, not the kind of person you want to rent to.
  • Get legal help when you need it. A landlord tenant attorney can review your lease, and an eviction attorney can explain the court process.
Listing tips

Write a rental listing that gets calls

  • Lead with the rent, beds, baths and move-in date.
  • List which utilities are included and which the tenant pays.
  • Show every room in daylight, plus the outside, basement and parking.
  • Mention features renters search for: laundry, garage, updated kitchen, central air, fenced yard.
  • Say whether you have a current Detroit Certificate of Compliance.
Questions

Listing a rental in Detroit: FAQ

Yes. The City of Detroit requires rental properties to be registered and to hold a Certificate of Compliance after passing inspection. Failing to register can lead to blight tickets.
Under the city's August 2025 update, a first certificate is valid for three years, and renewals can be valid for five years if renewed before expiration. Check with the city for current rules.
Detroit moved to a single inspection with a 15-point safety checklist, raised violation tickets and revised the tenant rent escrow program. Confirm the latest details with the City of Detroit.
Some Metro Detroit cities have their own rental registration or inspection rules. Call the building department in the city where the property sits before you list.
No. Renters call you directly, and you handle showings, screening, the lease and deposits.
One listing is $30 for 30 days. Rental Ongoing keeps one listing up for $30/month, Landlord covers up to 5 listings for $99/month, and Property Manager covers unlimited listings for $249/month. Monthly plans cancel any time.

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Updated September 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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