Taxes & Fees: St. Clair Shores vs Sterling Heights
How do taxes & fees rules compare between St. Clair Shores, MI and Sterling Heights, MI?
St. Clair Shores and Sterling Heights have similar restriction levels.
St. Clair Shores, MI
Macomb County
Macomb County levies no local accommodations or hotel-motel excise tax; it is statutorily ineligible because its population exceeds 600,000. Short-term rentals of under one month are instead subject to Michigan's 6% state use tax on lodging.
View full St. Clair Shores rules →Sterling Heights, MI
Macomb County
Sterling Heights collects Michigan use tax (6%) on short-term accommodations. County convention/tourism taxes may also apply. Platforms auto-collect state tax.
View full Sterling Heights rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | St. Clair Shores | Sterling Heights |
|---|---|---|
| County lodging tax | None (pop. over 600k) | - |
| Macomb population (2020) | 881,217 | - |
| Michigan use tax on lodging | 6% | - |
| Exempt stay length | Over 1 month | - |
| Remit to | MI Dept. of Treasury | - |
| State Tax | - | 6% use tax |
| County Tax | - | Up to 5% (varies) |
| Platforms | - | Auto-collect state tax |
| Filing | - | MI Dept of Treasury |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
St. Clair Shores FAQ
Does Macomb County charge a hotel or Airbnb tax?
No. Macomb County levies no accommodations excise tax. Its population exceeds the 600,000 cap in MCL 141.862, so it is statutorily ineligible to impose one.
What lodging tax applies to a Macomb County STR?
Michigan's 6% state use tax on stays of one month or less. Airbnb and Vrbo usually collect and remit it; direct-booking hosts must remit it to the state Treasury themselves.
Sterling Heights FAQ
What tax do I owe on rentals?
Michigan 6% use tax plus any county convention/tourism tax. Check your county for additional rates.
Does Airbnb handle tax collection?
Airbnb and Vrbo auto-collect Michigan use tax. Verify county taxes with your local jurisdiction.
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