Step 1
Register with the State of Michigan
Register for a Sales/Use Tax license with the Michigan Department of Treasury if renting for more than 15 days per year.
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Documents needed
- FEIN or SSN
- Business Name
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Short-term rentals in Allendale are regulated under the township's general Rental Housing Ordinance, requiring annual registration and safety inspections.
Property owners must register their rental units with the Township by March 31st each year and pay a $10 fee per unit. All rentals are subject to safety inspections every four years to ensure they meet the International Property Maintenance Code. Short-term stays are defined as any rental period of 27 consecutive nights or fewer.
Step-by-step guide for Allendale
Register for a Sales/Use Tax license with the Michigan Department of Treasury if renting for more than 15 days per year.
Complete the annual Rental Registration Application and submit it to the Township Rental Housing Department by March 31st.
Upon receipt of application, the Township will notify you when your 4-year inspection is due. You must have a representative present.
Once fees are paid and the inspection is passed, the Township issues the Certificate of Compliance required to legally rent the unit.
Regulatory information is AI-researched from public city/county codes for educational purposes. Details may be outdated or incomplete. Always verify requirements directly with your city/county planning department before operating a short-term rental.
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