Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Commerce Township, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Commerce Township, MI, but with restrictions. Bed and Breakfast operations are permitted only in owner-occupied single-family dwellings; rental rooms must be part of the primary residence, with a maximum guest stay of 14 days. Occupancy is limited to 5 persons and no more than 2 rental sleeping rooms; operators must maintain a guest list for township inspection. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are not explicitly addressed and would likely be restricted to zones allowing commercial lodging. 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.

Bed and Breakfast operations are permitted only in owner-occupied single-family dwellings; rental rooms must be part of the primary residence, with a maximum guest stay of 14 days. Occupancy is limited to 5 persons and no more than 2 rental sleeping rooms; operators must maintain a guest list for township inspection. Non-owner-occupied whole-home rentals are not explicitly addressed and would likely be restricted to zones allowing commercial lodging.

Vrbo is permitted in Commerce Township, MI under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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