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Grand Rapids short-term rental rules (2026)

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These rules apply inside Grand Rapids city limits only. Properties outside them follow county or neighboring-town rules.
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Market overview

RESTRICTEDStays under 30 days

Allowed, with material limits.

Grand Rapids has one of Michigan's most restrictive STR frameworks for single-family residential hosts: owner-occupancy required, one-room-only for the standard Class B license, hard 200-license annual cap, and SLUP…

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
Tax on stays
11%
total, on our records

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NOT YET RESEARCHEDStays of 30+ nights

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The full Grand Rapids rules

17 rules on record for Grand Rapids, 2 of them from government sources. Every rule traced to its official source. How we research

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Source: City of Grand Rapids Clerk's Office (grandrapidsmi.gov, official), checked 7 Nov 2026. Official links, citations and how to apply come with a paid plan.

Quick answers

Is Airbnb legal in Grand Rapids?

Yes, with material limits. Grand Rapids has one of Michigan's most restrictive STR frameworks for single-family residential hosts: owner-occupancy required, one-room-only for the standard Class B license, hard 200-license annual cap, and SLUP…

Do you need a permit for a short-term rental in Grand Rapids?

Yes, a license or registration is required.

What taxes apply to short-term rentals in Grand Rapids?

11% in total on stays, on our records.

When were the Grand Rapids rules last checked?

We last checked the short-term rental rules for Grand Rapids on 7 Nov 2026.

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