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Grand Marais

Permissive
MichiganUpdated Mar 27, 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

Grand Marais (Burt Township) currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement. Hosts are primarily subject to state-level Michigan Use Tax (6%) and general township noise and nuisance ordinances.

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 Grand Marais, you do not currently need a special short-term rental permit from the township. You should verify that your property is in a zone that allows for residential use and ensure you are following the general noise ordinance. While there is no local room tax, you must ensure the 6% Michigan Use Tax is being collected, which major platforms like Airbnb usually handle automatically.

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. 1Grand Marais is an unincorporated community; rules are set by Burt Township, not a 'City of Grand Marais' government.
  2. 2While no township permit is required, the Michigan Use Tax (6%) still applies to all stays under 30 days.
  3. 3Verify your property boundaries to ensure you are within Burt Township limits and not in neighboring unincorporated Alger County areas with different zoning.
  4. 4Septic system capacity is a major concern in this region; ensure your guest count does not exceed your system's rated capacity.
  5. 5Check for any private deed restrictions or HOA rules, as these are common in Upper Peninsula vacation communities.
  6. 6Burt Township is currently discussing STR regulations (2024); stay updated on township board meeting minutes for potential new rules.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility3 rules
  • Grand Marais allows STRs in the following property types: Single-family homes, Cottages.
  • Grand Marais: You can have a co-host or property manager help manage your listing.
  • Grand Marais: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements1 rule
  • Grand Marais does not require STR registration.
Application process1 rule
  • STR regulations overview for Grand Marais: Grand Marais (Burt Township) currently has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance or registration requirement. Hosts are primarily subject to state-level Michigan Use Tax (6%) and general township noise and nuisance ordinances.
Taxes1 rule
  • MI has a state sales tax of 6% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Grand Marais enforces quiet hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (General noise ordinance).
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Grand Marais requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors, fire extinguisher.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Grand Marais exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days).
  • Grand Marais: 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

5 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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