Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Center Line, MI

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.