Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ogemaw County, MI

Ogemaw County’s ordinance defines lodging uses ('Bed and Breakfast' and 'Motel/Hotel') and allows temporary dwellings, EDU units, and limited recreational-vehicle camping under specific sections; lodging/commercial transient uses are regulated by zoning district rules and by Special Land Use and Site Plan review (see Chapters 17 and 19). There is no separate county 'short‑term rental' registration or platform rule explicitly stated in the ordinance; therefore STRs are restricted (allowed only where the applicable lodging or commercial use is permitted or approved as a special land use).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Ogemaw County. 1) Confirm the property's zoning district and whether the proposed STR is classified as a Bed & Breakfast, Motel/Hotel, or other lodging use; 2) If not permitted by right, apply for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review to the Ogemaw County Planning Commission per Chapter 19 and Chapter 17 (submit required site plans, documentation, and any public-notice materials); 3) Obtain any required building permits/certificate of occupancy and health-department approvals (e.g., District #2 Health Department approval when adding bedrooms) and comply with conditions of approval.

1) Confirm the property's zoning district and whether the proposed STR is classified as a Bed & Breakfast, Motel/Hotel, or other lodging use; 2) If not permitted by right, apply for a Special Land Use Permit and Site Plan Review to the Ogemaw County Planning Commission per Chapter 19 and Chapter 17 (submit required site plans, documentation, and any public-notice materials); 3) Obtain any required building permits/certificate of occupancy and health-department approvals (e.g., District #2 Health Department approval when adding bedrooms) and comply with conditions of approval.