Are short-term rentals allowed in Iosco County, MI?

Yes, short-term rentals are allowed in Iosco County, subject to licensing and regulatory requirements.

Do I need a license to operate a short-term rental in Iosco County, MI?

Yes, Iosco County requires an STR license or permit to operate a short-term rental.

Does Iosco County require primary residence for short-term rentals?

No, Iosco County does not require primary residence for STR operation.

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Iosco County, MI

Short-Term Rental Regulations

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Iosco County requires a short-term rental certificate of compliance to operate a short-term rental. Iosco County has no verified city-level short-term-rental ordinance. Iosco County rules are what apply at this address. What applies: MI state lodging tax 6%; no state-level registration is required. MI state Use Tax 6% applies to STR lodging. Regulation primarily at township/county level. Michigan STRA tracks local regulations.

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7 verified answers for Iosco County, each backed by a citation

Are short-term rentals allowed
License required
Annual night cap
Inspection required
Signage required
Local contact required
Primary residence rule

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Local Contact

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Iosco County, MI Regulations Guide

This guide covers everything you need to know about operating a short-term rental in Iosco County, MI.

Licensing and Permits

Iosco County requires hosts to obtain an STR license or permit before listing their property on platforms like Airbnb or VRBO. An inspection is required as part of the permitting process.

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Compiled from 2 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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9 cited facts for Iosco County

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Licensing

2 facts

License requiredYes
Iosco County municipal code
checked 2 months ago
›Read the wording
“To register a non-owner-occupied short-term rental unit, the property owner shall fill out a registration form and submit it to the Community and Neighborhood Services Department.”
What the license is calledshort-term rental certificate of compliance
Iosco County municipal code
checked 1 month ago
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“Their short-term rental certificate of compliance will be revoked for violations of Section 14-4.29.2;”

Limits on how you rent

2 facts

Annual night cap60 nights
Iosco County municipal code
checked 1 month ago
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“the owner agrees to rent one room of their dwelling unit up to 365 days per year or the entire dwelling unit for not more than 60 days per year;”
How occupancy is countedsquare_footage
Iosco County municipal code
checked 1 month ago
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“Maximum occupancy of the rental unit is the lesser of: i) the maximum occupancy allowed under Section 14-4.15, space requirements of the property maintenance code as calculated by square footage”

What you have to provide

5 facts

Primary residence requiredNo
Iosco County municipal code
checked 2 months ago
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“It is for these reasons that the City of Holland will allow non-owner-occupied short-term rental units in the CNR, TNR, LDR, and MDR Zone Districts.”
Local contact requiredYes
Iosco County municipal code
checked 1 month ago
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“This local agent shall live within 35 miles from the property and be available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to and mitigate any complaints regarding the short-term rental.”
Inspection requiredYes
Iosco County municipal code
checked 1 month ago
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“The enforcing officer may inspect residential rental units, and short-term rentals, once every two years without first receiving a complaint or without other cause”