Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Petoskey, MI

Short-term rentals are allowed only with a City-issued annual license and are generally prohibited in Residential Districts (R-1, R-2, R-3, RM-1, RM-2) unless 'grandfathered'. The City Council sets a cap on total licenses, and operators must designate a 24-hour local agent, display license numbers in ads, and pass annual safety inspections.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Petoskey. 1) Submit a completed application with required documents (deed, floor plan, parking diagram, insurance, rental agreement) and fee to the City Clerk. 2) Pass annual safety inspections and obtain approvals from the Zoning Administrator and Director of Public Safety. 3) If a license is available and the unit is compliant, the City issues an annual license (valid April 1–March 31).

1) Submit a completed application with required documents (deed, floor plan, parking diagram, insurance, rental agreement) and fee to the City Clerk. 2) Pass annual safety inspections and obtain approvals from the Zoning Administrator and Director of Public Safety. 3) If a license is available and the unit is compliant, the City issues an annual license (valid April 1–March 31).