Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Clair Shores, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in St. Clair Shores, MI, but with restrictions. The City’s home-occupation ordinance (Ordinance 15.516) requires that any home business be clearly incidental to dwelling use, be carried on within the enclosed residence, employ only residents, and not change the residential character or generate non-routine vehicular traffic; home occupations do not require a permit. The City’s zoning code (Chapter 48) is the controlling ordinance for land use; no official city guidance or permitting program for whole-home short-term/vacation rentals was found on city or county sites. 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.

The City’s home-occupation ordinance (Ordinance 15.516) requires that any home business be clearly incidental to dwelling use, be carried on within the enclosed residence, employ only residents, and not change the residential character or generate non-routine vehicular traffic; home occupations do not require a permit. The City’s zoning code (Chapter 48) is the controlling ordinance for land use; no official city guidance or permitting program for whole-home short-term/vacation rentals was found on city or county sites.

Vrbo is permitted in St. Clair Shores, MI under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in St. Clair Shores 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 St. Clair Shores. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.