STRs in Dearborn must register under the city rental certificate program, provide a local contact, and pass a Property Maintenance inspection before advertising.
Dearborn requires non-owner-occupied rental dwellings to be registered with the Property Maintenance and Rehabilitation Division, which issues a rental certificate after a scheduled inspection. For short-term rentals, hosts should register the property as a rental, disclose the short-term use, and provide a responsible local contact available 24/7 to respond to complaints within a reasonable time (commonly one hour). Registration requires the owner's name, mailing address, emergency contact, liability insurance information, and payment of the applicable inspection fee. Rental certificates are typically valid for two years and must be renewed. Operating without registration is a code violation that can result in fines, stop-rental orders, and loss of eligibility to list on platforms that verify licenses. Contact Property Maintenance at (313) 943-2150 to confirm current forms and fees.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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