About 10% of Highland Township households rent, roughly 700 homes out of 7,400.
| Population | 19,704 |
| Households that rent | 749 (10.1%) |
| Median home value | $330,800 |
| Median household income | $96,574 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). Highland Township has too few rentals for a reliable Census rent estimate, so none is shown.
Highland Township regulates rentals under its Rental Certification Ordinance, Chapter 7, Article V of the township code.
- Registration: The owner must register each residential rental building and each rental unit in it before use or occupancy. Registration stays valid as long as ownership is unchanged.
- Dwellings covered: Any building or mobile home with one or more rental units, including multiple dwellings.
- Certificate: No one may lease or occupy a rental unit without a valid certification, issued after a township inspection.
- Inspection cycle: A certification may be issued for up to four years. Multiple dwellings are inspected at least every four years.
- Local agent: Required. The agent must be an individual residing in Michigan. The owner may serve.
Questions go to Highland Township Ordinance Enforcement at (248) 887-3791.
Sources: Charter Township of Highland Code of Ordinances, Chapter 7, Article V, Rental Certification Ordinance; Highland Township, Ordinance Enforcement/Fire Marshal.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Milford, Rose Township, Commerce Township, Springfield Township and White Lake Township. See every community we serve in Oakland County.
Do I need to register my rental property in Highland Township?
Yes. Highland Township requires the owner of a residential rental building to register the building and each rental unit with the township and to designate a responsible local agent. A certification is also required before a unit is leased or occupied.
How often does Highland Township inspect rental properties?
A Highland Township rental certification may be issued for a maximum of four years, and the code says the period between inspections of multiple dwellings can be no longer than four years.
How many homes in Highland Township are rentals?
About 10% of occupied homes in Highland Township are rented, roughly 700 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Highland Township properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Highland Township and across Oakland County.
How do I find out what my Highland Township home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.