Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Ogemaw County, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Ogemaw County, MI, but with restrictions. 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). 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.

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.

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