Michigan short-term rental regulations

Short-term rentals are prohibited in all residential zoning districts in Dearborn and are restricted solely to the East and West Downtown districts effective...

Empire

Michigan

Short-term rentals are currently PROHIBITED in the Village of Empire as they are not explicitly listed as a permitted use in residential zoning districts...

Troy

Michigan

Short-term rentals for periods of less than 28 days are prohibited in all residential zoning districts in the City of Troy.

Ironwood

Michigan

Short-term rentals are currently not a permitted use in the City of Ironwood's residential zoning districts under the city's permissive zoning code.

Menominee

Michigan

The City of Menominee does not currently have a specific ordinance or permit system for short-term rentals.

Warren

Michigan

Short-term rentals (entire-unit) are generally prohibited in residential zones; only owner-occupied rentals with a valid rental license are permitted under...

Grand Rapids

Michigan

Grand Rapids limits residential short-term rentals to owner-occupied 'home shares' with a citywide cap of 200 licenses, while whole-home rentals are restricted...

Permit fee $5870.1% tax

Gaylord

Michigan

The City of Gaylord does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Ypsilanti

Michigan

Short-term rentals in Ypsilanti require a Special Land Use permit and are restricted to primary residences in single-family or two-family dwellings.

Permit fee $7500.1% tax

Mackinac Island

Michigan

Short-term rentals on Mackinac Island are strictly regulated and prohibited in most residential zones (R-1 and R-2).

Mackinaw City

Michigan

Short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) are effectively prohibited in all residential zones in Mackinaw City, as they are not listed as a permitted use in the...

Strict

Heavy restrictions apply

2 markets

Heavy regulation: caps, primary-residence rules, lottery permits, or night limits.

Suttons Bay

Michigan

Strict

The Village of Suttons Bay requires an annual permit and fire safety inspection for all short-term rentals.

Permit fee $4000.1% tax

Traverse City

Michigan

Strict

Short-term rentals in Traverse City are strictly regulated through a licensing program and specific zoning requirements.

Moderate

Permit required · STRs broadly allowed

26 markets

Permit + tax registration required; otherwise STRs are broadly allowed.

Ann Arbor

Michigan

Ann Arbor requires all short-term rentals to be licensed annually and prohibits non-principal residence rentals in residential zoning districts.

Leelanau County

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Short-term rentals in Glen Arbor Township are regulated by Ordinance No. 1-2019 and require an annual permit and a $200 fee.

Central Lake

Michigan

The Village of Central Lake adopted a formal short-term rental ordinance in May 2023 requiring all hosts to obtain an annual license.

Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Saugatuck

Michigan

The City of Saugatuck requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual certificate and undergo a safety inspection.

Iron Mountain

Michigan

The City of Iron Mountain requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license from the City Clerk and pass a mandatory fire inspection.

New Buffalo

Michigan

The City of New Buffalo requires an annual permit and life-safety inspection for all short-term rentals under 30 days.

Lake Leelanau

Michigan

Lake Leelanau is an unincorporated area governed by Leland Township, which requires an annual Short-Term Rental Permit for all stays under 30 days.

South Haven

Michigan

Short-term rentals are strictly regulated in the City of South Haven under a mandatory annual registration program.

East Lansing

Michigan

East Lansing treats short-term rentals as standard rental housing, requiring a full Rental Housing License and adherence to strict neighborhood-specific...

Permit fee $1,8600.1% tax

Frankfort

Michigan

The City of Frankfort requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual permit and undergo a fire safety inspection.

Kalamazoo

Michigan

Short-term rentals in Kalamazoo are classified as commercial enterprises requiring mandatory city rental registration, safety inspections, and a 5% county...

Permit fee $1100.1% tax

Ludington

Michigan

Short-term rentals in the City of Ludington require an annual registration and safety inspection under Chapter 597 of the City Code.

Charlevoix

Michigan

The City of Charlevoix requires all short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) to register annually with the Planning and Zoning Department and pass a fire...

Holland

Michigan

The City of Holland requires all short-term rental operators to obtain a triennial Certificate of Compliance and undergo a safety inspection.

Lansing

Michigan

The City of Lansing does not currently have a specific short-term rental ordinance but regulates STRs under existing rental registration and safety inspection...

Manistee

Michigan

Short-term rentals are regulated in the City of Manistee under Chapter 867, requiring an annual license and a safety inspection.

Marquette

Michigan

The City of Marquette requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual license and undergo a safety inspection.

Munising

Michigan

Short-term rentals in the City of Munising are regulated as a Special Land Use under the Zoning Ordinance.

Permit fee $2500.1% tax

Pentwater

Michigan

The Village of Pentwater requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual license and pass a safety inspection.

Petoskey

Michigan

Short-term rentals are strictly regulated in the City of Petoskey under Chapter 11 of the Municipal Code.

Permit fee $3500.1% tax

Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan

The City of Sault Ste. Marie requires all short-term rental operators to obtain an annual license from the City Clerk's office.

Boyne City

Michigan

Boyne City requires all short-term rentals to obtain an annual license and pass a fire safety inspection.

Permit fee $4000.1% tax

Elk Rapids

Michigan

Short-term rentals in the Village of Elk Rapids are regulated under Chapter 102 of the municipal code, requiring an annual license and a fire safety inspection.

Permit fee $6000.1% tax

Grand Haven

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The City of Grand Haven requires all short-term rentals (stays less than 28 days) to be registered with the City Clerk and undergo a fire safety inspection.

Glen Arbor

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Glen Arbor Township requires all short-term rentals (stays under 30 days) to obtain an annual license and pay a $150 fee.

Permit fee $150

Allendale

Michigan

Short-term rentals in Allendale are regulated under the township's general Rental Housing Ordinance, requiring annual registration and safety inspections.

Permit fee $100.1% tax

Permissive

Light-touch rules · STRs welcome

28 markets

Minimal restrictions: basic registration, no permit caps, no night limits.

Newberry

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The Village of Newberry has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system.

Alger County

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Alger County does not have a county-wide short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement for unincorporated areas.

Cheboygan County

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Unincorporated Cheboygan County does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental licensing ordinance, though the county has held discussions regarding...

Paradise Township

Michigan

Paradise Township (Grand Traverse County) does not have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration program.

Tawas City

Michigan

Tawas City regulates short-term rentals as 'Tourist Homes' under its zoning code, primarily allowing them in the R-2 and B-2 districts.

Houghton

Michigan

The City of Houghton currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system, though regulations are under active discussion by the City...

West Branch

Michigan

The City of West Branch does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental (STR) ordinance in its municipal code.

Northport

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The Village of Northport currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or local lodging tax.

Chippewa County

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Chippewa County (unincorporated) does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or county-level lodging tax.

Roscommon County

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Roscommon County does not regulate short-term rentals at the county level.

Cheboygan

Michigan

The City of Cheboygan does not currently have a dedicated ordinance or permit system for short-term rentals.

Mount Pleasant

Michigan

Short-term rentals in Mount Pleasant, MI require both an annual rental license from the Fire Department and a Special Use Permit from the Planning Commission.

Permit fee $1750.1% tax

Keweenaw County

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Keweenaw County does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement for unincorporated areas.

St. Ignace

Michigan

The City of St. Ignace does not have a standalone short-term rental ordinance but regulates these properties as 'Tourist Homes' under the municipal zoning code.

St. Joseph

Michigan

The City of St. Joseph does not currently have a dedicated ordinance governing short-term rentals.

Grand Marais

Michigan

Grand Marais (Burt Township) currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement.

Escanaba

Michigan

The City of Escanaba does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance, meaning STRs are largely unregulated but subject to the city's 2% Lodging...

Grayling

Michigan

The City of Grayling does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Gladwin

Michigan

The City of Gladwin currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system.

Alpena

Michigan

The City of Alpena currently has no dedicated ordinance or licensing program for short-term rentals.

Detroit

Michigan

The City of Detroit does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance, meaning there is no specific STR permit required as of late 2024.

Manistique

Michigan

The City of Manistique does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration program.

Oscoda

Michigan

Oscoda Charter Township does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration program.

Paradise

Michigan

Paradise (Whitefish Township) currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or local permit requirements.

Bellaire

Michigan

The Village of Bellaire currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system.

Beulah

Michigan

The Village of Beulah does not currently have a dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit requirement.

Harrison

Michigan

The City of Harrison has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance.

Harbor Springs

Michigan

The City of Harbor Springs does not have a dedicated short-term rental licensing ordinance, but it enforces a 5% Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) on all stays...