Short-term rentals in Michigan local government
What Michigan city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about short-term rentals — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
35 Michigan meetings since 2024 covered short-term rentals. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Michigan with the most short-term rentals activity
- Traverse City, MI (8)
- Carson City, MI (3)
- Midland, MI (3)
- Ionia County, MI (3)
- Detroit, MI (3)
- St. Joseph, MI (2)
- Ypsilanti, MI (2)
- Alpena, MI (2)
- East Lansing, MI (2)
- Allen Park, MI (1)
- Birmingham, MI (1)
- Charlotte, MI (1)
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Council to award $434,130 for fitness and playground equipment at Champaign & Brand Parks
The Allen Park City Council will vote on several resolutions, including awarding sealed‑bid contracts for fitness and playground equipment ($434,130) and cement work ($248,040) at Champaign & Brand Parks. They will also appoint Det. Lt. Jason Dobbertin as Police Chief with a salary of $120,802 and allocate $64,226…
Public hearing on denial of special use permit for short-term rental
The City Commission will hold a public hearing on the denial of a special use permit for a short-term rental at 520 State/515 Market Streets. The commission will also consider purchasing public safety squad cars, encrypting Motorola 800 radios, and approving a sanitary sewer service agreement for JWWTP and SJCT East…
Birmingham Commission discusses zoning and short-term rentals
The Birmingham City Commission will hold a joint meeting to discuss two specific topics: an update to the Zoning Ordinance and regulations for Short Term Rentals. The meeting will be held at Birmingham City Hall.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on 2026 Zoning Ordinance and Map
The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing and make a recommendation to City Council regarding the proposed 2026 Zoning Ordinance and Map. The body will also discuss the potential for a standalone short-term rental ordinance and recommend members for new administrative boards.
Planning Commission to consider eliminating downtown parking requirements
The Planning Commission will discuss and possibly recommend an ordinance to eliminate required on-site parking on certain properties in Redevelopment Area 1 (downtown). They will also take action on several special use permits, including a tattoo parlor, an oversized ADU, expanded student capacity at Carson…
Council to vote on zoning changes, $239K to reserves
The Ypsilanti City Council will hold final readings of three zoning text amendments (Arts & Crafts, Electronic Message Boards, Levels of Review). They will also consider a budget amendment to transfer $239,397 from the General Fund to the Budget Stabilization Fund, and a resolution to establish a Historic District…
Planning Commission to consider zoning, SUPs, and short-term rentals
The Carson City Planning Commission will discuss several zoning changes, special use permits, and a proposed ordinance regulating short-term rentals. The meeting will also cover the approval of previous minutes and various staff reports.
Planning Commission to consider child care center at 1112 E. Wackerly Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a proposed child care center. The body will also discuss regulations for short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
City Council rescheduled meeting to discuss short-term rentals and manager contract
The City of Alpena rescheduled its regular council meeting to March 19, 2026, due to a closure on March 16. The agenda includes a public hearing, consent items, and reports on the Wildlife Sanctuary Board and TEAM School Liaison Officer Program. The meeting will also address a proposed moratorium on short-term rentals…
Planning Commission to review gas station site plan and short-term rental regulations
The Midland City Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the previous session and consider a site plan for a gas station at 3216 & 3220 Bay City Road. The body will also discuss short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfast establishments.
Council to consider short‑term rental moratorium and $595K consent agenda
The Alpena City Council will vote on a consent agenda that includes $595,217.58 in bills, an investment with HPC Credit Union, a $2,400 budget amendment for the Marina Fund, and a $2,800 fitness‑equipment donation. Council members will hear the first reading of Ordinance No. 26-517, which would temporarily halt…
Supervisors to discuss 5-year strategic plan for FY2027-2031
At this February 20 work session, the Board of Supervisors will discuss and may take action on the city's strategic plan for fiscal years 2027–2031, the future of Community Support Services Grants, short-term rental regulations, special event policy changes, roadway standards, and next steps for the voter-approved…
City Commission to hold public hearing on PUD amendment for 2000 S State St LLC
The St. Joseph City Commission will hold public hearings on a PUD amendment for 2000 S State St LLC and a NEZ designation, and consider a second reading of a parks hours ordinance. Other items include a special use permit for short-term rentals at 520 State and 515 Market Streets, a contract extension with Lauterbach…
Planning Commission to hear Conditional Use Permit for contractor yard at 3500 Isabella St.
The commission will conduct a public hearing on Conditional Use Permit No. 96, filed by Brian Musgrove, to allow a contractor’s yard at 3500 Isabella Street. Staff will present the petition, the petitioner will speak, the public may comment, and the commission may decide on the permit. The agenda also includes review…
City Commission will approve the first amendments to the FY 2025‑2026 budget.
The Royal Oak City Commission meeting on December 15, 2025 includes updates on the Fifth Street Project and a veterans’ event. The agenda contains a consent agenda with approvals for budget amendments, a parking management services contract, a short‑term rental software agreement, and an extension of the fire chief’s…
Ypsilanti subcommittee to discuss proposed short-term rental ordinance
The Short-Term Rental Subcommittee is holding a launch meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance. The body will review definitions for short-term rentals and potential regulations based on models from other cities.
City Council will vote on selling city-owned property to Ionia Free Fair Association
The Ionia City Council will consider several actions, including a vote to sell city-owned property to the Ionia Free Fair Association. Public hearings will be held on three ordinances: short‑term rentals, amendments to residential renting rules, and a new accessory dwelling unit application fee. Additional items…
Planning Commission to review short-term rental ordinance
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 598. The body will provide a recommendation to the City Council on whether to approve or reject the ordinance.
Planning Commission to review zoning for High-Tech Business Park
The Planning Commission will consider Ordinance No. 597 regarding the zoning of 80 acres of city-owned land. The body will also review a final site plan for Steele Park and discuss short-term rentals.
Committee discusses feasibility of a short‑term rental tax for Detroit
The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the Legislative Policy Division's study on the feasibility of implementing a tax on short‑term rentals. It will also consider fiscal impact statements for a proposed electric‑vehicle charging rates ordinance amendment and for an amendment to Chapter 31…
Housing Commission to discuss short-term rentals
The East Lansing Housing Commission will hold a public hearing and discussion on short-term rentals, reviewing public correspondence and draft bylaws.
Committee reviews property tax pamphlet, short‑term rental tax study, and FY24 close report
The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive status updates and memoranda on property tax information for buyers, realtor notifications of tax rates, and a feasibility study on taxing short‑term rentals. It will also review the FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers and budget amendments report and the…
Housing Commission reviews rental license for 922 Cowley Ave
The East Lansing Housing Commission will consider a conditional rental license for a property at 922 Cowley Ave. The commission will also discuss short-term rental regulations and committee reports.
Zoning Board to hear variance requests for Reed Avenue and E. Paterson Street
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three variance requests. These include a request for stormwater management installation and two requests regarding land use for rentals and sales.
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on short-term rental limits
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding proposed reductions to the allowed percentage of short-term rentals in several zoning districts. The body will also introduce a new mixed-use development application and a zoning map amendment request.
Committee reviews FY2026 budget responses and a resolution to allow uncapping events
The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget responses submitted by the Mayor's Office, Airport Department, Chief Financial Officer, Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Fire Department, Police Department, Department of…
Planning Commission continues discussion on proposed STR caps
The Planning Commission will continue its study session on proposed zoning amendments that would cap the percentage of short-term rentals (STRs) in several districts, with a public hearing scheduled for May 6. The city attorney will address non-conformity issues. Commissioners also reviewed STR licensing data from…
Commission to discuss forming work group to regulate short-term rentals
The City Commission will discuss forming an ad hoc committee to evaluate further regulation of short-term rentals, which reached 539 licenses in 2024 with over 100 new licenses, and receive a presentation from Traverse Connect on a proposed contract for economic development services. No votes are expected at this…
Planning Commission to hold public hearing on R-2 residential density increase
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed zoning amendment to increase allowed density in the R-2 Mixed Density Residential District from two to four dwelling units per lot. The body will also consider the Capital Improvements Plan for FY 2025/26 - 2030/31 and the Traverse City Light &…
Commission to discuss doubling density in R-2 zoning district
The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a proposed zoning amendment to increase allowable density in the R-2 Mixed Density Residential District from 2 to 4 dwelling units per parcel. They will also review the 2024 annual report, update their 2025 goals, and continue…
Planning Commission to continue discussion on short-term rental restrictions
The Planning Commission is holding a study session to discuss increasing restrictions on short-term rentals (STRs). The body is reviewing staff data on STR violations, licensing, and the impact of STRs on multi-family housing developments.
City Commission to consider short-term rental ordinance and land bank transfers
The Muskegon City Commission will vote on a short-term rental ordinance, approve land bank parcel trades, and consider a resolution urging federal acknowledgment for the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. The meeting also includes public hearings on brownfield plan amendments.
Planning Commission to discuss short‑term rental regulation changes
The Traverse City Planning Commission will hold a study session where staff will present on commission procedures, legal framework, and planning fundamentals. Commissioners will discuss and provide direction on proposed amendments to short‑term rental regulations. The meeting also includes a review of the Master Plan…
Commission reviews Master Plan priorities and discusses short‑term rentals
The Planning Commission will examine the results of an online questionnaire that ranks 13 Master Plan action items and use the scores to draft a preliminary prioritized list. Commissioners will also discuss the city’s short‑term rental program and consider moving the discussion to the full commission rather than a…
Affordable rental housing site discussion postponed
The Renters Commission will review updates to the junk fee ordinance and short‑term rental policies, and discuss the postponement of an affordable rental housing site. It will also consider appointments, tabling at the Green Fair, and schedule the next commission meeting for September 19, 2024. Public comment will be…