Kalamazoo

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

Hosts must register their property with the City of Kalamazoo's Rental Registration & Certification Program and pass a safety inspection to receive a Certificate of Compliance. Because the city treats STRs as commercial businesses, they are primarily allowed in commercial zones or residential areas with a specific variance. Additionally, you must file monthly tax reports and pay a 5% county tax on top of the state's 6% tax.