Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fraser, MI

Non-owner-occupied residential properties must be registered and obtain a certificate of compliance; the owner must designate a responsible local agent who resides and maintains an office within 25 miles of the city; certificates must be displayed and are issued only after inspection for compliance with Chapter 6, Article III property maintenance standards; conditional certificates may be issued with required corrective timelines and a cash bond (up to $1,000) if allowed.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Fraser. 1) Register the property with the City of Fraser Department of Buildings and Inspection and submit required information (owner, all owners if entity, responsible local agent with local address/office, number of units, and occupant information); 2) Submit an occupant’s report within 30 days of signing a rental agreement for a non-owner occupant and schedule/permit an inspection by the Building Department; 3) Upon passing inspection the Department issues a Certificate of Compliance valid for two years; fees are charged per the City’s fee schedule and conditional certificates may require a cash bond and reinspection.

1) Register the property with the City of Fraser Department of Buildings and Inspection and submit required information (owner, all owners if entity, responsible local agent with local address/office, number of units, and occupant information); 2) Submit an occupant’s report within 30 days of signing a rental agreement for a non-owner occupant and schedule/permit an inspection by the Building Department; 3) Upon passing inspection the Department issues a Certificate of Compliance valid for two years; fees are charged per the City’s fee schedule and conditional certificates may require a cash bond and reinspection.