Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Frankenmuth, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Frankenmuth, MI, but with restrictions. Owner-occupied STRs are permitted in all residential zones but must not be within 300 feet of another STR/B&B, limited to 2 bedrooms and 4 guests. Non-owner-occupied STRs are restricted to multi-family (RCM) or specific nonconforming structures in commercial/industrial zones, subject to a 300-foot buffer, a cap of 10 permits (excluding Main Street), and a requirement for a local agent within 30 miles. 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.

Owner-occupied STRs are permitted in all residential zones but must not be within 300 feet of another STR/B&B, limited to 2 bedrooms and 4 guests. Non-owner-occupied STRs are restricted to multi-family (RCM) or specific nonconforming structures in commercial/industrial zones, subject to a 300-foot buffer, a cap of 10 permits (excluding Main Street), and a requirement for a local agent within 30 miles.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Frankenmuth. 1) Submit a Special Use Permit application along with the Short Term Rental Affidavit, floor plan, and off-street parking plan (for non-owner occupied). 2) Pay the fee established by City Council resolution. 3) Upon approval, the permit is issued and must be renewed annually.

1) Submit a Special Use Permit application along with the Short Term Rental Affidavit, floor plan, and off-street parking plan (for non-owner occupied). 2) Pay the fee established by City Council resolution. 3) Upon approval, the permit is issued and must be renewed annually.

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