Michigan Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Laws 2026
LawfulStay tracks short-term rental (STR / Airbnb / Vrbo / holiday let / vacation rental) regulations for 27 jurisdictions across Michigan. Select a city below for current permit requirements, tax rates, and compliance details.
Michigan at a glance
- Places tracked
- 27 places: 4 active, 3 conditional, 17 restricted, 3 banned
- License or registration
- Required in 21 of 26 local places
- Tax on stays
- Applies in 22 of 26 local places
- State law
- Michigan has no state short-term rental license. Statewide rules ›
Michigan short-term rental questions
Are short-term rentals legal in Michigan?
In 24 of the 27 places we track in Michigan, short-term rentals are allowed, 20 of them with permit conditions or limits. They are banned in Birmingham, Detroit, Dearborn Heights.
Do I need a license for a short-term rental in Michigan?
21 of 26 local places we track in Michigan require a license, permit or registration. Check your city's page for its rules.
Is there a statewide short-term rental law in Michigan?
Michigan has no state short-term rental license.
Which places in Michigan have the strictest rules?
On our records: Birmingham, Detroit, Dearborn Heights, Traverse City, Ganges Township, Park Township.
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State Access →Michigan Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview
The short-term rental regulatory landscape in Michigan encompasses 27 tracked jurisdictions: 4 with active regulations, 3 where rentals are allowed with conditions, 17 with restrictions, 3 where STRs are banned. Hosts operating on platforms like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com should verify local requirements before listing, as rules vary significantly between cities and regions.
21 of 27 tracked jurisdictions in Michigan require some form of permit, license, or registration for short-term rental operations. Requirements range from simple online registration to comprehensive permit applications with inspections.
Tax obligations apply in 23 of 27 jurisdictions. Common taxes include occupancy taxes, tourist levies, and sales taxes. Many jurisdictions require hosts to register for tax collection, and some platforms like Airbnb collect and remit taxes automatically in select locations.
Notable jurisdictions where short-term rentals are currently banned or heavily restricted include Birmingham, Detroit, Dearborn Heights. Hosts should check these listings for details on specific prohibitions and any exceptions that may apply.
LawfulStay monitors Michigan STR regulations daily and updates this page as rules change. Each city page includes detailed permit requirements, fee schedules, tax rates, zoning rules, and penalty information sourced from official government websites.