Community Planning & Economic Development Offices Are Moving

The Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) office is relocating to the Arthur Washington Jr. Crosstown Center at 150 E. Crosstown Parkway. Walk-in services will be unavailable beginning Monday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m. and will reopen Monday, August 3 Phone and email service will resume Thursday, July 30. We look forward to welcoming you to this newly renovated space.

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Rental Housing

Residential rental properties in the city of Kalamazoo must be registered and certified to make sure they are safe and sanitary for tenants. Properties that pass inspection are certified between 28 and 52 months based on the property's history. All types of rental properties must pass periodic inspections including short-term rentals like hotels, motels, and properties listed on Airbnb or VRBO. Short-term rentals like these are also considered a commercial enterprise and are only permitted in certain zoning districts.

Resources For Tenants

Check if a Rental Property is Registered

Make sure a rental property is registered and certified before signing a lease or moving in.

Information & Resources for Tenants

Find helpful information for renters in Kalamazoo.

Report an Issue with Rental Housing

Report issues with your rental housing to the city if your landlord is not being responsive.

Resources For Owners & Agents

Rental Registration Rules and Responsibilities

Before you register a rental property, know the program rules and your responsibilities as an owner or local agent.

Rental Certificate Guarantee Guidelines

Rental property owners can earn 40- or 52-month certificates if inspections are scheduled according to certain deadlines.

Rental Housing Inspection Checklist

Before registering a rental, review common issues that inspectors find during rental housing inspections.

Register a New Rental Property or Update Registration

Register a rental property that is not currently registered and certified, or update information for a registered property.

Request a Pre-Sale Rental Inspection

Have a property inspected before you buy it to see what would be needed to certify it as rental housing.

CPED Fee Schedule

Review fees related to permits, code violations, applications, and other services offered by the Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department.

Remove a Property or Agent from Rental Registration

Remove a rental property from rental registration if it will no longer be used as rental housing, or remove a registered local agent.

Certify Your Rental Property

All rental properties must be registered and certified. If the certificate is expiring for your current rental property, it must be inspected before a new certificate will be issued.

Rental Registration FAQ

Find answers to common questions about rental housing registration.