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Menominee

Prohibited
MichiganUpdated Apr 19, 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 Menominee does not currently have a specific ordinance or permit system for short-term rentals. In the absence of specific language, STRs are often treated as 'Hotels' or 'Bed and Breakfasts' depending on the zoning district, and may be technically prohibited in strictly residential zones under Michigan's permissive zoning principles.

Restriction level

Severity 95
Classification
Prohibited
95
Severity

Why this classification

  • Residential STRs prohibited
  • 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 City of Menominee, you should first check with the City Planning Department because there isn't a dedicated law that explicitly allows or regulates short-term rentals. Most residential zones do not list 'short-term rentals' as a permitted use, which means you might need a special exception or a Bed & Breakfast permit to operate legally. You will still need to collect and pay the 6% Michigan state sales tax on all bookings.

At a glance

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

7 things hosts often miss

Common compliance gaps
  1. 1Menominee has no dedicated STR ordinance, making operation legally ambiguous.
  2. 2Verify your property is within City limits and not in 'Unincorporated Menominee County'.
  3. 3Under permissive zoning, if a use isn't listed as 'Permitted', it is often considered prohibited.
  4. 4Bed and Breakfasts are regulated and may be the only legal path for short-term stays in some zones.
  5. 5The 6% Michigan Use/Sales Tax applies to all rentals under 30 days.
  6. 6Standard city noise ordinances (quiet hours) apply and are often used for enforcement against STRs.
  7. 7Always check your HOA or condo association rules, as they can ban STRs even if the city does not.

Regulation details

Sourced from official code
Eligibility1 rule
  • Menominee: Your HOA can prohibit short-term rentals even if the city allows them. Check your CC&Rs before applying.
Requirements1 rule
  • Menominee does not require STR registration.
Application process1 rule
  • STR regulations overview for Menominee: The City of Menominee does not currently have a specific ordinance or permit system for short-term rentals. In the absence of specific language, STRs are often treated as 'Hotels' or 'Bed and Breakfasts' depending on the zoning district, and may be technically prohibited in strictly residential zones under Michigan's permissive zoning principles.
Taxes1 rule
  • MI has a state sales tax of 6% that applies to STR rentals.
Limits & restrictions1 rule
  • Menominee enforces quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM (Standard Noise Ordinance).
Safety requirements1 rule
  • Menominee requires the following safety measures for STRs: smoke detectors, CO detectors.
Penalties1 rule
  • Menominee enforces the following penalties for STR violations: First offense: Civil infraction.
Exemptions2 rules
  • Menominee exempts the following from STR regulations: long-term rentals (30+ days).
  • Menominee: 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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