https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/michigan/traverse-city/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates for Traverse City, MI. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:30 GMT 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/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/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