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%.

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Other States

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