Step 1
Verify Eligibility and Zoning
Ensure the property is your primary residence (100% PRE) and located in a residential zone allowing single-family or two-family use.
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Documents needed
- Proof of Residency
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Short-term rentals in Ypsilanti require a Special Land Use permit and are restricted to primary residences in single-family or two-family dwellings.
To host a short-term rental in Ypsilanti, the property must be your primary residence and either a single-family home or a duplex. You must apply for a Special Land Use permit, which carries a $750 fee, and pass a fire safety inspection before receiving your operating license.
Step-by-step guide for Ypsilanti
Ensure the property is your primary residence (100% PRE) and located in a residential zone allowing single-family or two-family use.
Submit a Special Land Use application to the Planning Department. This includes a site plan or sketch plan review and a public hearing.
Request a fire safety inspection through the Building Department to verify compliance with International Property Maintenance Code and safety standards.
Once the Special Land Use is approved and inspection passed, apply for the final operating license.
Register with the Michigan Department of Treasury to collect and remit the 6% State Use Tax.
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 Details may be outdated or incomplete.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.
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