Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Alden, MI

Rentals are limited to a maximum of 6 weeks per calendar year and no more than 2 weeks in any 4-week period (unless a single lease is 3-4 weeks). Occupancy is capped at the lesser of 2 persons per bedroom or 10 individuals total, with a 7-day minimum stay and a requirement for a 24/7 local contact within 45 minutes.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Alden. 1) Submit a Vacation Rental License application including a scaled floor plan, 24/7 local contact info, and a water/wastewater system evaluation from the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (dated within 12 months). 2) The Zoning Administrator reviews the application for compliance with ordinance standards. 3) Licenses are valid for one year (Nov 1 to Oct 31) and must be renewed annually between Oct 1 and Oct 25.

1) Submit a Vacation Rental License application including a scaled floor plan, 24/7 local contact info, and a water/wastewater system evaluation from the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (dated within 12 months). 2) The Zoning Administrator reviews the application for compliance with ordinance standards. 3) Licenses are valid for one year (Nov 1 to Oct 31) and must be renewed annually between Oct 1 and Oct 25.