Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Baraga County, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Baraga County, MI, but with restrictions. STRs are categorized as 'Bed & Breakfast' (owner-occupied, max 4 rooms, stays <14 days) or 'Vacation Home Rental' (up to 4 bedrooms, owner cannot occupy concurrently). Both are generally treated as conditional/special land uses in Lakeshore Residential (LR) and Agriculture/Residential (AR) districts. 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 categorized as 'Bed & Breakfast' (owner-occupied, max 4 rooms, stays <14 days) or 'Vacation Home Rental' (up to 4 bedrooms, owner cannot occupy concurrently). Both are generally treated as conditional/special land uses in Lakeshore Residential (LR) and Agriculture/Residential (AR) districts.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Baraga County. 1) Submit a Special Land Use application to the Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission; 2) Attend a Planning Commission public hearing for a recommendation to the Township Board; 3) Upon Board approval, obtain a Zoning Compliance Permit and adhere to all imposed conditions.

1) Submit a Special Land Use application to the Zoning Administrator/Planning Commission; 2) Attend a Planning Commission public hearing for a recommendation to the Township Board; 3) Upon Board approval, obtain a Zoning Compliance Permit and adhere to all imposed conditions.

Vrbo is permitted in Baraga County, MI 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 Baraga County 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 Baraga County. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.