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Rental Housing Registration Application

  1. This form needs to be resubmitted whenever the owner and/or agent information changes. All owners should verify with the City Assessor that the owner's address is up to date by calling 616-527-0146. 

    For questions regarding this form, please email Daniel Davis or call 616-523-0158.

    Please note: By submitting this form, the owner/agent acknowledges that they have read the city's "residential property ordinance".

  2. Purpose of Application
  3. Fees: Single-Dwelling Unit $50, Duplex (Two-Dwelling Units) $100, Additional Dwelling Units (3+) +$25 per additional dwelling unit. 

  4. Property Information

  5. Per Assessing Records

  6. If applicable

  7. The number includes any owner-occupied or vacant units.

  8. Number of rental units.

  9. Short-Term Rental (Renting or leasing of a dwelling unit between 1 night and 27 nights)
  10. Owner Information

  11. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to schedule an appointment for a housing inspection and to complete all repairs necessary for the issuance of a “Certificate of Compliance” pursuant to Chapter 858 of the City Code; that it is my responsibility to schedule any necessary reinspection in order to receive the Certificate of Compliance; and that I have reviewed and understand the requirements within the Rental Registration Program outlined in Chapter 858.

  12. Are You Acting as Your Own Agent?*

    If Yes, and you want to use a different mailing address (i.e. P.O. Box), please fill out the "Agent Information" section. If No, please designate a local agent in the "Agent Information" section.

  13. You certify that the foregoing is accurate.

  14. Agent Information

  15. Owners may act as their own agent if they reside in Ionia County or within a 30-mile radius of the dwelling unit; otherwise, they must designate a local agent.

    If the owner is not acting as own agent, the following person has been designated as agent pursuant to 858.01 (a) of the Ionia City Code, and understands that, as local agent, they are responsible for ensuring compliance with the City Code on behalf of the owner. 

  16. You certify that the foregoing is accurate.

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  18. This field is not part of the form submission.