https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across Michigan markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/grand-rapids/ State legislation proposed for a uniform Michigan STR licensing framework; does not include state preemption provisions. Grand Rapids and other cities would retain local regulatory authority. Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT michigan-grand-rapids-2025-11-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/traverse-city/ The city initiated a review of STR density in residential neighborhoods — particularly lakefront and near-downtown areas — following complaints from full-time residents about noise, parking, and neighborhood character. The review is evaluating whether primary-residence requirements or density caps should be introduced. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT michigan-traverse-city-2025-04-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/south-haven/ South Haven confirmed that all legacy Article X STR certificates expire on May 1, 2026. Operators must complete the transition to new Article V (Chapter 14) registration, including Zoning Compliance Certificate approval, before the deadline to maintain legal STR status. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT michigan-south-haven-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/south-haven/ South Haven published its STR overlay zone map identifying which areas of the city qualify for Article V registration. Properties outside the overlay zone cannot obtain new registrations under the updated system. Sun, 01 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT michigan-south-haven-2024-09-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/grand-rapids/ County completed audit of STR operator hotel/motel tax compliance; operators reminded to collect and remit tax monthly. Audit identified significant non-compliance among smaller operators. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMT michigan-grand-rapids-2024-08-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/south-haven/ South Haven confirmed that all new Article V STR registrations require a Zoning Compliance Certificate, adding a review step to determine whether the specific property and its proposed STR use are consistent with the overlay zone standards. Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT michigan-south-haven-2024-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/traverse-city/ Traverse City enacted a registration requirement for all short-term rental operators, mandating an annual city license, safety inspection, 24/7 local contact designation, and compliance with occupancy and noise standards. The ordinance applies to all STRs within city limits. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMT michigan-traverse-city-2023-07-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/grand-rapids/ City requires annual STR registration with safety inspection compliance and liability insurance. Operators must display registration number in all platform listings. Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 GMT michigan-grand-rapids-2023-03-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/traverse-city/ Michigan's 6% use tax applies to short-term rental income. Grand Traverse County imposes an additional lodging excise tax. Airbnb and Vrbo collect and remit Michigan state use tax on behalf of hosts through the state's marketplace facilitator law. Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT michigan-traverse-city-2023-01-01