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Bellaire

Permissive
MichiganUpdated Apr 1, 2026
Gold-standard verification1% sourced

Cross-referenced against 3 official sources — municipal codes, planning-department pages, and government registries.

Verified Jan 30, 2026Sources 3

Summary

Plain-english overview

The Village of Bellaire currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system. However, under permissive zoning doctrine, since STRs are not explicitly listed as a permitted use in residential districts, they may be subject to enforcement if operated as a commercial business in a residential zone.

Restriction level

Severity 0
Classification
Permissive
0
Severity

Why this classification

  • No STR-specific permit required
  • No night cap
  • No primary residence requirement
  • No STR-specific fee

In plain English

What this means for you

To host an Airbnb in the Village of Bellaire, you currently do not need a specific short-term rental permit because the village hasn't passed an STR law yet. However, you should be careful because the local zoning rules don't specifically say 'rentals' are allowed in residential neighborhoods, which means the village could technically restrict them if neighbors complain. You are still required to pay the Michigan 6% Use Tax on all stays, though Airbnb usually collects this for you. Always check with your HOA if you are in a managed community like Shanty Creek, as they have their own strict rules.

At a glance

Key numbers
Permit requiredNo
Night limitNone
Primary residenceNot required
Total tax rate0.1%

6 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Verify if you are inside the Village limits or in the Unincorporated Township; rules differ significantly near the Shanty Creek area.
  2. 2Short-term rentals are not explicitly permitted in the Village Zoning Ordinance, making them 'unregulated' rather than 'authorized'.
  3. 3HOA and Condo associations in Bellaire/Shanty Creek often have stricter bans than the Village itself.
  4. 4Michigan State law (6% Use Tax) applies even if there is no local Bellaire permit.
  5. 5Septic and health department regulations may apply if the property is not on village sewer.
  6. 6The Village has discussed STR regulations in council meetings as recently as 2022; keep an eye on new ordinance drafts.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility1 rule
  • Bellaire: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements1 rule
  • Bellaire does not require STR registration.
Application process1 rule
  • STR regulations overview for Bellaire: The Village of Bellaire currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or permit system. However, under permissive zoning doctrine, since STRs are not explicitly listed as a permitted use in residential districts, they may be subject to enforcement if operated as a commercial business in a residential zone.
Taxes1 rule
  • MI has a state sales tax of 6% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Bellaire enforces quiet hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (General Noise Ordinance).
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Bellaire requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Bellaire exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days).
  • Bellaire: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).

Frequently asked questions

4 answered

Disclaimer

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.

Researched & verified by Learn STR at GoStudioM

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