Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Royal Oak, MI

Occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants per finished story. Owners must maintain $1,000,000 in liability insurance and designate a local responsible party residing within 30 miles of the property. Hosts must also provide guests with the City's Good Neighbor Policy and adhere to noise and nuisance ordinances.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Royal Oak. 1) Submit a completed Rental Registration Application to the Building Division including property details and maximum occupancy. 2) Provide a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate and sworn attestations regarding safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers). 3) Pay the required registration fee (e.g., $145 for single-family) and pass a safety inspection by a Code Official.

1) Submit a completed Rental Registration Application to the Building Division including property details and maximum occupancy. 2) Provide a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate and sworn attestations regarding safety equipment (smoke/CO detectors, fire extinguishers). 3) Pay the required registration fee (e.g., $145 for single-family) and pass a safety inspection by a Code Official.