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Council member presses city: only 15% of rental properties compliant, certificate fees and enforcement under review

Detroit City Council Internal Operations Standing Committee · February 4, 2026
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Summary

BC reported roughly 15% compliance among an estimated 82,000 rental properties in Detroit and provided certificate of compliance fees ($215 single‑family; $245 two‑family if passing first inspection). Council members requested a memo with detailed property counts and enforcement actions.

Council members pressed the Buildings/Code (BC) director for accurate metrics after activists and members raised concerns about a backlog of noncompliant rental properties and resulting illegal evictions.

Arthur Rushing (BC) told the committee the city is at approximately 15% compliance among an estimated…

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