Exhibit 32.2

Certification

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to

Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

      The undersigned, Richard J. Smith, Chief Financial Officer of Ramco-Gershenson Properties Trust (the “Company”) has executed this certification in connection with the filing with Securities and Exchange Commission of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2005 (the “Report”). The undersigned herby certifies that:

      (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

      (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Richard J. Smith

Richard J. Smith

Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 16, 2005