Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Center Line, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Center Line, MI, but with restrictions. STRs are permitted only in zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-M, RM-1, B-1A and B-1B; rental periods are limited to not more than 30 consecutive days (except 'Rental Prior to Closing' up to 90 days); maximum occupancy follows Sec. 14-266 of the Building Code and shall not exceed one occupant per 100 sq. ft. of bedroom space; advertising must include the short-term rental license number and maximum occupancy; Certificate of Compliance (per Sec. 14-268) and conspicuous display of license and Certificate of Compliance in the front window are required; owner must be the licensee and only one license per dwelling is issued; non-principal residence hosts must list a contact within three hours’ travel time. 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 permitted only in zoning districts R-1, R-2, R-M, RM-1, B-1A and B-1B; rental periods are limited to not more than 30 consecutive days (except 'Rental Prior to Closing' up to 90 days); maximum occupancy follows Sec. 14-266 of the Building Code and shall not exceed one occupant per 100 sq. ft. of bedroom space; advertising must include the short-term rental license number and maximum occupancy; Certificate of Compliance (per Sec. 14-268) and conspicuous display of license and Certificate of Compliance in the front window are required; owner must be the licensee and only one license per dwelling is issued; non-principal residence hosts must list a contact within three hours’ travel time.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Center Line. 1) Owner submits an application to the City including address, dwelling type, rental type, number of bedrooms/square footage, maximum occupancy, contact person information, and sworn statements proving ownership or principal-residence status as applicable; attach the City’s Certificate of Compliance pursuant to Sec. 14-268 (inspection/certification required except for Rentals Prior to Closing). 2) Pay the nonrefundable application fee and renewable license fee (amount set by City Council resolution); the City will notify property owners within 300 feet (notification cost included in fee). 3) Renew annually within 30 days of license anniversary by submitting a renewed application, sworn statements and paying renewal fee.

1) Owner submits an application to the City including address, dwelling type, rental type, number of bedrooms/square footage, maximum occupancy, contact person information, and sworn statements proving ownership or principal-residence status as applicable; attach the City’s Certificate of Compliance pursuant to Sec. 14-268 (inspection/certification required except for Rentals Prior to Closing). 2) Pay the nonrefundable application fee and renewable license fee (amount set by City Council resolution); the City will notify property owners within 300 feet (notification cost included in fee). 3) Renew annually within 30 days of license anniversary by submitting a renewed application, sworn statements and paying renewal fee.

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