Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Genesee County, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Genesee County, MI, but with restrictions. Regulations vary by municipality within the county. Common constraints include permit requirements for stays under 30 days (Fenton), caps on the total number of permits (Flushing), mandatory local contact persons available 24/7, and guest stay limits (14 days in Flushing). 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.

Regulations vary by municipality within the county. Common constraints include permit requirements for stays under 30 days (Fenton), caps on the total number of permits (Flushing), mandatory local contact persons available 24/7, and guest stay limits (14 days in Flushing).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Genesee County. 1. Submit an application to the local township/city office including owner details and local agent info. 2. Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the Building Official or Fire Chief. 3. Pay the required fee and renew the permit annually.

1. Submit an application to the local township/city office including owner details and local agent info. 2. Schedule and pass a safety inspection by the Building Official or Fire Chief. 3. Pay the required fee and renew the permit annually.

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