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Ann Arbor short-term rental rules (2026)

Michigan · United States
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These rules apply inside Ann Arbor city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
Rules last checked  ·  Region: US

Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 31 nights

Allowed, with material limits.

Ann Arbor requires a $500 yearly STR license for stays of 30 days or less.

Why do places restrict rentals?

Property eligibility: Not assessed A market overview can't tell whether a specific home qualifies (zoning, permits, HOA).

License
Required
Primary residence
Required
Fines
Up to $500

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ALLOWEDStays of 30+ nights

Longer stays (30+ days)

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals.

Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

Not legal advice. The legal framework, notes and sources are in the full report.

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The full Ann Arbor rules

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Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Ann Arbor?

Yes, with material limits. Ann Arbor requires a $500 yearly STR license for stays of 30 days or less.

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Ann Arbor?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What are the penalties in Ann Arbor?

Fines of up to $500 are on record.

Can I rent for longer stays in Ann Arbor?

Stays of 31 nights or more fall outside the short-term rental rules here and are let as ordinary rentals. Guests staying this long can gain tenant rights, such as protection from eviction.

When were the Ann Arbor rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Ann Arbor on 7 Nov 2026.

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