Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Zeeland, MI

Airbnbs are effectively legal in Zeeland, MI because there are no specific short-term rental regulations on the books. No official short-term/vacation rental ordinance or STR permitting program was located on City of Zeeland or Ottawa County official sites. The City enforces a Residential Rental Inspection Program (Ordinance No. 847) requiring rental registration, fee ($15/unit), and periodic inspections (initial and at least once every three years), but that program does not specify STR-specific zoning, occupancy, minimum-night stays, primary-residence or host-presence rules. Operators should still verify HOA rules, state-level requirements, and any tax-collection obligations. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

No official short-term/vacation rental ordinance or STR permitting program was located on City of Zeeland or Ottawa County official sites. The City enforces a Residential Rental Inspection Program (Ordinance No. 847) requiring rental registration, fee ($15/unit), and periodic inspections (initial and at least once every three years), but that program does not specify STR-specific zoning, occupancy, minimum-night stays, primary-residence or host-presence rules.

Vrbo is effectively legal in Zeeland, MI for the same reason Airbnb is: there are no short-term-rental-specific regulations on the books. Operators should still check HOA, state, and tax obligations before listing. Last verified 2026-05-14.

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