Short-Term Rental Regulations
in St. Ignace, MI

Airbnb listings are allowed in St. Ignace, MI, but with restrictions. 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. A permit is required before you can host. 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.

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.

Vrbo is permitted in St. Ignace, MI under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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