City of Garden City, Michigan Building Department Center
Garden City, Michigan
I’M THINKING OF SELLING MY HOUSE DURING THE NEXT YEAR. WHEN SHOULD I ARRANGE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY INSPECTION? The sooner the better!! Most home sales occur during the spring and summer. The Building
Department is especially busy during these months and it is not uncommon for a seller to wait three
to six weeks for an inspection. Since you cannot close your deal without a Certificate of Occupancy,
this would add stress to an already stressful situation. A Certificate of Occupancy is good for one
year after issue date. A December or January “C of O” would be ready for an immediate closing
date for you and your buyer.
The fee of $180 must be paid at the time you make your inspection date.
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