Assisting Customers Through Detroit's Certificate of Compliance Inspection Process!
The Detroit Inspection Group (a division of The Inspection Group) is a verified and preferred Third Party Vendor contracted by the City of Detroit to conduct its Rental Certificate of Compliance Program inspections for One- and Two-Family rental properties. We have been part of the CofC Program since its beginning in 2017. Our staff consists of professional inspectors and we take pride in outstanding customer service.
Our experience in the CofC Program allows us to help you in navigating the process to a successful conclusion.
THE CITY of DETROIT has UPDATED THEIR CofC PROGRAM PROCESS!!!
Effective June 9, 2025, Detroit's Certificate of Compliance Program has updated the process in which rental property owners obtain their CofCs.
ALL Initial Property and First ReInspections MUST be scheduled online through Detroit BSEED's ELaps system. Owners need to go to their online account portal to book and pay for their appointment.
To reach the ELaps system, please click the following link:
https://aca-prod.accela.com/DETROIT/Default.aspx
For further information about Detroit's CofC Program, please click the following link:
THIRD PARTY INSPECTION COMPANIES ARE NOW ASSIGNED SPECIFIC ZIP CODES
ZIP Codes assigned to the Detroit Inspection Group: 48203, 48213, 48215, 48221, 48224, 48235, and 48236
If you were a D.I.G. customer and your ZIP code is not listed, we thank you for your prior business. Going forward, you will be assigned to one of the other Third-Party Inspection companies dedicated to your ZIP code.
CERTIFICATE of COMPLIANCE RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTION PRICING
Single Family Rental Property - $195
Duplex Rental Property - $225
** 1st re-inspections are included in the above Initial Inspection prices**
Additional re-inspections (3 trips or more) are $167 each appointment
ALL BSEED CofC PROGRAM "ADDITIONAL PROPERTY REINSPECTIONS" ARE SCHEDULED HERE ON OUR WEBSITE
IF YOU BOOKED/PAID for an INITIAL INSPECTION with DIG (Prior to June7th) AND FAILED THAT INSPECTION...
PLEASE BOOK YOUR FIRST REINSPECTION HERE ON OUR WEBSITE
Mon-Sat Availability... Flexible Appointment Times...
THIS IS ONLY for INITIAL INSPECTIONS BOOKED PRIOR TO JUNE 7th
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BELOW
WE STILL OFFER LEAD INSPECTIONS - SCHEDULING YOURS IS CONVENIENT and EASY
Mon-Sat Availability... Flexible Appointment Times...
Any ZIP Code No Matter the Day of Week.... Multiple Inspectors to Choose From Credit Card Payment Taken When You Book Your Appointment.
SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT BELOW
ALL TOWNHOUSE, CONDO, BOARDING ROOM HOUSE OR APARTMENT PROPERTIES
Contact Detroit BSEED directly (313-224-2733) as you MUST use a City of Detroit BSEED Inspector to inspect these types of properties
CERTIFICATE of COMPLIANCE "ADDITIONAL REINSPECTION" and FIRST REINSPECTIONS** for RENTAL PROPERTIES
The City of Detroit requires all rental properties (single family and two family) to receive a PASSING property inspection as part of the Certificate of Compliance Program. The process allows for an initial inspection AND first reinspection to be booked via the owner's ELaps Account Portal. If you have not received a PASS on either inspection, you are required to book an "Additional ReInspection" until you have received your PASS report.
ALL "Additional ReInspections" MUST be booked on our website and each appointment requires payment.
**Also - any First Reinspection needed for a FAILED Initial Inspection (which was booked/paid for prior to June 7th) MUST be booked on our website**
If you are ready for your Additional ReInspection, please:
LEAD-BASE PAINT INSPECTIONS VIA PARTNERED COMPANIES
The Detroit Inspection Group, in order to provide a service to our customers who need Lead Inspections, has partnered with several verified INDEPENDENT State Certified Lead Inspectors.
These professional inspectors can help you navigate lead requirements and can perform any of the needed inspections.
Please click the below button to schedule a Lead Inspection with one of our partnered inspectors:
PROCESS TO OBTAIN A DETROIT RENTAL COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
1 - Create an online ELaps account for your rental property via the City of Detroit
2 - Schedule your Initial property inspection via your Detroit ELaps Account Portal (pay for it at the same time)
3 - If you pass the Initial Inspection, see Step 11
4 - If you fail the Initial Inspection, then repair any noted deficiencies
5 - Once repairs are completed, return to your Detroit ELaps Account Portal and schedule your First ReInspection
6 - If you pass the First ReInspection, see Step 11
7- If you fail the First ReInspection, then repair any noted deficiencies
8 - Once repairs are completed, go to your Third Party Inspection Company website and schedule an Additional Re-Inspection (pay for it at the same time)
9 - If you pass the Additional ReInspection, see Step 11
10 - If you fail the Additional ReInspection, then go back and repeat Step 8
11 - After obtaining a Passing Property Inspection report, Detroit BSEED will review your Property ELaps Account
12 - If CofC is denied, you must take care of any outstanding items noted by Detroit BSEED (owed fees, registration issues, etc.)
13 - If CoC is approved, Detroit BSEED will provide you with your rental property's Certificate of Compliance
QUESTIONS?
If you have further questions regarding inspections, please email our Operations Supervisor (craig@detroitinspectiongroup.com) with your specific needs so we can pursue a solution for you.