Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Ignace, MI

City ordinance (Sec. 38-364) permits short-term rentals in defined categories (owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied) with requirements for safety, guest registration, parking, appearance, designated 24-hour representative within a 30-minute drive, compliance with state building/fire codes, and limits: no more than three (3) permits per owner and a cap of fifty (50) permits for R1–R4 residential districts; Category 3 and 4 units in certain residential zones require a variance. Units must be made available for rent at least four months of the permit year.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in St. Ignace. 1) Submit a complete Short-Term Rental Permit application to the City Manager or designee (city provides an annual registration portal link); 2) Pay the required fee as set by City Council, provide proof of ownership/legal right to rent, contact information for Owner/Operator and a designated 24-hour representative, and certify compliance with listed standards (safety equipment, guest register, parking, zoning and state code compliance); 3) Permit is issued for the Permit Year (June 1–May 31), may require inspections per applicable code, and must be displayed in the unit.

1) Submit a complete Short-Term Rental Permit application to the City Manager or designee (city provides an annual registration portal link); 2) Pay the required fee as set by City Council, provide proof of ownership/legal right to rent, contact information for Owner/Operator and a designated 24-hour representative, and certify compliance with listed standards (safety equipment, guest register, parking, zoning and state code compliance); 3) Permit is issued for the Permit Year (June 1–May 31), may require inspections per applicable code, and must be displayed in the unit.