Pursuant to City of Dearborn ordinances, homes for sale must be inspected to ensure compliance with minimum housing standards.

No home may be sold unless the purchaser receives a Certificate of Occupancy or a copy of an inspection report and signs a Sales Agreement.

View the Residential Point of Sale Inspection Guide for detailed information on:

 Residential Sale Application

You can complete this application online, print it and bring it in with your payment to schedule your inspection. Or, for your convenience, you can mail us the form with your payment and we will contact you to confirm your inspection date and time. Payments are accepted by check, credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or cash.

The Residential Services Department is working toward accepting online payments for this service. Look for this improved feature soon!

 Fee Schedule

 Sales Agreement

 Refund Application

You can complete this application online, print it and mail it in. Your refund check will be mailed to you.

 Request for Inspection Report

Inspection Reports are available for a fee of $5 per property.

You can complete this application online, print it and bring it in with your payment to receive a copy of an inspection report. Or, for your convenience, you can mail us the form with your payment and let us know if you want the report mailed, e-mailed, or ready for pick-up. Payments are accepted by check, credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or cash.

The Residential Services Department is working toward accepting online payments for this service. Look for this improved feature soon!

City of Dearborn Ordinance regulating the sale/transfer of residential property and fees.

For questions or help, contact us at (313) 943-2120 or (313) 943-3335.