Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Bay Harbor, MI

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Bay Harbor, MI because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No municipal short-term rental ordinance was located in the Resort Township Zoning Ordinance. The Township Master Plan (2024-2029) notes the existence of approximately 37 STR units and recommends 'considering regulating' them to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties regarding occupancy and operation. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No municipal short-term rental ordinance was located in the Resort Township Zoning Ordinance. The Township Master Plan (2024-2029) notes the existence of approximately 37 STR units and recommends 'considering regulating' them to ensure compatibility with surrounding properties regarding occupancy and operation.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Bay Harbor, MI for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Bay Harbor 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 Bay Harbor. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.