St. Joseph, MI STR Regulations 2026 | HostReady

St. Joseph, MI

Short-Term Rental Regulations

We reviewed the published sources for St. Joseph, MI and have not yet confirmed a citable city-level short-term-rental ordinance.
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.
We only publish rules we can point to a source for, so this stays open until we can.
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Compiled from 7 official government sources and continuously monitored for changes. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements with your local municipality before making investment or operational decisions.

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