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Harrison

Permissive
MichiganUpdated Apr 7, 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 City of Harrison has no dedicated short-term rental ordinance. Under permissive zoning, since short-term rentals are not explicitly listed as a permitted use in residential zones, they may be technically restricted or subject to individual zoning administrator interpretation.

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 Harrison, be aware that the city does not have a formal permit system or a dedicated short-term rental law. However, because the zoning code doesn't specifically say you 'can' rent out your home for short stays, you should check with the Zoning Department before starting. You will need to collect and pay the 6% Michigan state sales tax, but the city itself does not currently charge an extra 'hotel' or 'lodging' tax.

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 your home is inside the City of Harrison limits or in unincorporated Clare County; rules differ.
  2. 2Short-term rentals are NOT listed as a permitted use in the R-1 or R-2 zoning districts.
  3. 3The City of Harrison does not currently collect a local Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
  4. 4Michigan State Sales Tax (6%) still applies to all rentals under 30 days.
  5. 5Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) may have stricter rental prohibitions under Section 154.
  6. 6Noise and nuisance complaints are strictly enforced via the general municipal code.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility1 rule
  • Harrison: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements11 rules
  • Harrison does not require STR registration.
  • Harrison: Short-term rentals are NOT listed as a permitted use in the R-1 or R-2 zoning districts.
  • Harrison STR warning: Short-term rentals are NOT listed as a permitted use in the R-1 or R-2 zoning districts.
  • Harrison STR warning: Verify if your home is inside the City of Harrison limits or in unincorporated Clare County; rules differ.
Application process4 rules
  • How to set up an STR in Harrison: To host an Airbnb in Harrison, be aware that the city does not have a formal permit system or a dedicated short-term rental law. However, because the zoning code doesn't specifically say you 'can' rent out your home for short stays, you should check with the Zoning Department before starting. You will need to collect and pay the 6% Michigan state sales tax, but the city itself does not currently charge an extra 'hotel' or 'lodging' tax.
Taxes3 rules
  • Harrison: The City of Harrison does not currently collect a local Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).
  • Harrison: Michigan State Sales Tax (6%) still applies to all rentals under 30 days.
  • MI has a state sales tax of 0.06% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions2 rules
  • Harrison: Verify if your home is inside the City of Harrison limits or in unincorporated Clare County; rules differ.
  • Harrison enforces quiet hours: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM.
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Harrison requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors.
Penalties1 rule
  • Harrison enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Standard municipal civil infraction. Daily fine: Varies by general code enforcement. Maximum fine: $500.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Harrison: Rentals of 30+ days are generally NOT considered short-term rentals and may be exempt from STR regulations (but may have other requirements).
  • Harrison exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days).

How to get permitted

Step-by-step guide for Harrison

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Step 1

Zoning Verification

Contact the City of Harrison Zoning Administrator to verify if a specific property location is permitted to operate as a tourist home or rental, as STRs are not explicitly listed in the residential permitted uses.

1-5 business days
Official resource
Step 2

Business Registration

While no STR permit exists, a general business registration with the city may be required if operating as a commercial enterprise.

Official resource

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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