About 56% of Highland Park households rent, roughly 2,100 homes out of 3,800.
| Population | 8,628 |
| Households that rent | 2,124 (55.5%) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25064, B25077, B19013). Highland Park has too few rentals for a reliable Census rent estimate, so none is shown.
Highland Park runs a Non-owner Occupied Certificate Program through its Building Department. Landlords register each rental address and obtain a certificate after inspection.
- Registration: Each address requires a separate application. The form covers one family, two family and multi-family buildings. The responsible party must be a Michigan resident and live within fifty miles of Highland Park.
- Inspection cycle: The certificate process, including inspection, must be repeated every two years. A furnace inspection by a contractor is also required.
- Certificate: A certificate is issued upon inspection and approval by the Building Department and is valid for two years.
Questions go to the Building Department at (313) 252-0050 ext. 209.
Source: City of Highland Park, Application for Rental Certificate.
We also manage rental homes and multi-family units in Hamtramck, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Royal Oak Township and Pleasant Ridge. See every community we serve in Wayne County.
Do I need to register my rental property in Highland Park?
Yes. Highland Park requires landlords to obtain a Non-owner Occupied Certificate from the Building Department, with a separate application for each address. The responsible party must be a Michigan resident and live within fifty miles of Highland Park.
How often does Highland Park inspect rental properties?
Highland Park requires the certificate process, including inspection, to be repeated every two years. The certificate is valid for two years.
How many homes in Highland Park are rentals?
About 56% of occupied homes in Highland Park are rented, roughly 2,100 households, according to the Census Bureau.
What types of Highland Park properties do you manage?
We manage and lease single-family homes and multi-family units in Highland Park and across Wayne County.
How do I find out what my Highland Park home will rent for?
Request a free rental analysis and we will send you a rent estimate for your address.