Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Fraser, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Fraser, MI, but with restrictions. 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. 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.

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.

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