Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Michigan City, IN

Airbnb listings are allowed in Michigan City, IN, but with restrictions. STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 days. Owners must disclose advertised occupancy limits and property manager contact info; permits are valid for one year and can be revoked if the property receives three or more ordinance citations in a calendar year. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs are defined as rentals of less than 30 days. Owners must disclose advertised occupancy limits and property manager contact info; permits are valid for one year and can be revoked if the property receives three or more ordinance citations in a calendar year.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Michigan City. Submit an application via the City’s Cloudpermit portal including owner/manager contact info and advertised occupancy limits. There is currently a $0 fee for the initial permit and reissuances. Permits must be renewed annually with updated information (no renewal fee).

Submit an application via the City’s Cloudpermit portal including owner/manager contact info and advertised occupancy limits. There is currently a $0 fee for the initial permit and reissuances. Permits must be renewed annually with updated information (no renewal fee).

Vrbo is permitted in Michigan City, IN under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Michigan City are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Michigan City. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.