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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Lake Leelanau, MI

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

Leland Township requires annual registration with details on occupancy, parking, and a local contact reachable within 45 minutes. Suttons Bay Township limits permits to 150 annually for entire-dwelling rentals in residential districts and requires a 24/7 complaint hotline.

How to Obtain a Permit

In Leland Township, owners must submit an annual registration form by April 1 with a $100 fee. In Suttons Bay Township, owners must submit a permit application with a $200 fee; renewals are accepted Oct 1–Feb 28 and processed March 1 up to a 150-permit cap.

Official Resources

Official Lake Leelanau STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Lake Leelanau, MI?
Leland Township requires annual registration with details on occupancy, parking, and a local contact reachable within 45 minutes. Suttons Bay Township limits permits to 150 annually for entire-dwelling rentals in residential districts and requires a 24/7 complaint hotline.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Lake Leelanau?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Lake Leelanau. In Leland Township, owners must submit an annual registration form by April 1 with a $100 fee. In Suttons Bay Township, owners must submit a permit application with a $200 fee; renewals are accepted Oct 1–Feb 28 and processed March 1 up to a 150-permit cap.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Lake Leelanau?
In Leland Township, owners must submit an annual registration form by April 1 with a $100 fee. In Suttons Bay Township, owners must submit a permit application with a $200 fee; renewals are accepted Oct 1–Feb 28 and processed March 1 up to a 150-permit cap.

Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction