The Village of Pentwater regulates short-term rentals under Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code, requiring an annual license and a safety inspection. Hosts must collect and remit a 5% local STR tax to the Village on a quarterly basis, in addition to Michigan state sales tax.
To host an Airbnb in the Village of Pentwater, you must first apply for a Short-Term Rental License from the Village Clerk and pay a $150 annual fee. Your property will need to pass a safety inspection to ensure it has proper smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and safe exits. You are limited to a maximum of 12 guests, and you must provide a local contact person who can respond to issues 24/7. Importantly, you must manually collect a 5% local tax from your guests and send it to the Village every quarter, as platforms like Airbnb do not handle this specific local tax for you.
Permit Required
Yes
Night Limit
None
Primary Residence
Not Required
Total Tax Rate
11.0%
Disclaimer
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Permit Fee
$150
Processing Time
2-4 weeks
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