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Primary-Residence-Only Rule: St. Clair Shores vs Warren

How do primary-residence-only rule rules compare between St. Clair Shores, MI and Warren, MI?

St. Clair Shores and Warren have similar restriction levels.

St. Clair Shores, MI

Macomb County

Few Restrictions

Macomb County does not require a short-term rental to be the host's primary residence. Any owner-occupancy or primary-residence condition would come from a city or township ordinance, and Michigan imposes no statewide primary-residence mandate for STRs.

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Warren, MI

Macomb County

Few Restrictions

Macomb County does not require a short-term rental to be the host's primary residence. Any owner-occupancy or primary-residence condition would come from a city or township ordinance, and Michigan imposes no statewide primary-residence mandate for STRs.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactSt. Clair ShoresWarren
County primary-residence ruleNoneNone
Statewide MI mandateNoneNone
Investor STRs allowedDepends on municipalityDepends on municipality
Rule set byCity or township zoningCity or township zoning

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

St. Clair Shores FAQ

Must a Macomb County STR be my primary residence?

Not under any county rule. Michigan has no statewide mandate either. Some cities and townships require owner-occupancy, so check your specific community's zoning ordinance.

Can I run an investor (non-owner-occupied) STR in Macomb County?

It depends on the municipality. The county doesn't prohibit it, but individual cities or townships may restrict STRs to primary residences or cap non-resident-owned rentals.

Warren FAQ

Must a Macomb County STR be my primary residence?

Not under any county rule. Michigan has no statewide mandate either. Some cities and townships require owner-occupancy, so check your specific community's zoning ordinance.

Can I run an investor (non-owner-occupied) STR in Macomb County?

It depends on the municipality. The county doesn't prohibit it, but individual cities or townships may restrict STRs to primary residences or cap non-resident-owned rentals.

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