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Marquette

Michigan · United States
Pending
Last updated: 2026-07-29  ·  Last verified: 2026-07-29  ·  Region: US

At a Glance — Marquette Airbnb & STR Rules

RuleDetails
Regulatory StatusProposed / pending
PenaltiesMunicipal civil infraction for failure to register or obtain certificate of compliance
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Marquette Airbnb & Vacation Rental Regulation Overview

Marquette Short-Term Rental Regulations Overview

Short-term rental regulations in Marquette, Michigan are currently under development or pending approval as of 2026.

Penalties for Non-Compliance in Marquette

Hosts who fail to comply with Marquette's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Municipal civil infraction for failure to register or obtain certificate of compliance.

Full Regulatory Details

Regulatory Status
Pending
Compliance Notes
As of July 27, 2026, no STR tax or licensing ordinance has been formally adopted in Marquette. A city commissioner raised the idea of a hotel-style tax on STRs at the July 27 City Commission meeting, citing pressure from 20,000 residents hosting up to 35,000 peak-weekend visitors. No vote was taken; staff will examine whether Michigan state law permits such an assessment. Hosts should monitor future commission agendas for any formal proposal.
Effective Date
TBD
Key Notes
No formal ordinance or tax has been adopted. The proposal is at the discussion stage only (July 27, 2026). Hosts should monitor City Commission agendas for a formal introduction. Marquette currently lacks a specific STR registration or licensing regime. Confidence is low as the only current source is a secondary industry summary.
Penalties
Municipal civil infraction for failure to register or obtain certificate of compliance
Additional Context
Commissioner Larson's proposal would apply a lodging tax similar to hotel taxes to Airbnb and Vrbo listings. City Manager Karen Kovacs highlighted the infrastructure strain from high visitor volumes. The city must first determine if Michigan state law permits such a local assessment before proceeding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airbnb legal in Marquette?

Short-term rental regulations in Marquette are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. As of July 27, 2026, no STR tax or licensing ordinance has been formally adopted in Marquette. A city commissioner raised the idea of a hotel-style tax on STRs at the July 27 City Commission meeting,

What are the penalties for illegal Airbnb hosting in Marquette?

Hosts who operate without proper permits in Marquette may face enforcement. Municipal civil infraction for failure to register or obtain certificate of compliance.

What are the key STR compliance requirements in Marquette?

No formal ordinance or tax has been adopted. The proposal is at the discussion stage only (July 27, 2026). Hosts should monitor City Commission agendas for a formal introduction. Marquette currently lacks a specific STR registration or licensing regime. Confidence is low as the only current source is a secondary industry summary.

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