Short-Term Rental Regulations in Michigan
State Overview
Michigan does not have statewide STR preemption; local governments may regulate short-term rentals. The state imposes a 6% Michigan Use Tax (Lodging) in addition to any local taxes. Cities in Michigan
| City | Permit | Tax Rate | Day Limit | Primary Res. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids | ✓ Required | 14% | No limit | Required | → |
| Lansing | ✓ Required | 11% | No limit | No | → |
| Mackinac Island | ✓ Required | 6% | No limit | No | → |
| Muskegon | ✓ Required | 11% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| Paw Paw | ✓ Required | 6% | No limit | No | → |
| Saugatuck | ✓ Required | 6% | No annual cap · per-stay limit | No | → |
| South Haven | ✓ Required | 6% | 28 days (see details) | No | → |
| Traverse City | ✓ Required | 6% | No limit | No | → |
Michigan's STR Landscape
Michigan does not have a uniform STR framework, leaving regulation to individual municipalities. The state imposes a 6% Michigan Use Tax (Lodging) in addition to local taxes.
Regulation varies significantly across cities. Some cities (Grand Rapids) require primary residence, while others (Lansing, Mackinac Island, Muskegon, Paw Paw, Saugatuck, South Haven, Traverse City) allow non-owner-occupied rentals. Tax rates vary from 6% to 14%.
Popular Short-Term Rental Markets
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Other States
Alabama 7 cities Alaska 1 city Arizona 9 cities Arkansas 3 cities California 30 cities Colorado 12 cities Connecticut 1 city Delaware 2 cities District of Columbia 1 city Florida 24 cities Georgia 8 cities Hawaii 4 cities Idaho 3 cities Illinois 7 cities Indiana 4 cities Kentucky 3 cities Louisiana 2 cities Maine 4 cities Maryland 4 cities Massachusetts 6 cities Minnesota 3 cities Mississippi 3 cities Missouri 5 cities Montana 3 cities Nevada 1 city New Hampshire 2 cities New Jersey 5 cities New Mexico 3 cities New York 12 cities North Carolina 7 cities Ohio 7 cities Oklahoma 3 cities Oregon 3 cities Pennsylvania 9 cities Rhode Island 2 cities South Carolina 9 cities South Dakota 2 cities Tennessee 7 cities Texas 15 cities Utah 7 cities Vermont 2 cities Virginia 6 cities Washington 5 cities West Virginia 2 cities Wisconsin 6 cities Wyoming 1 city