Short-Term Rentals in Genesee County, MI (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Genesee County, Michigan.
Verified from official government sources
Short-Term Rental Permits
Genesee County itself issues no short-term rental permit. In Michigan, cities, villages, and townships zone land under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, so any Airbnb/VRBO permit comes from your local municipality (Flint, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Flushing Twp), not the county.
Do you need a short-term rental permit in Genesee County?
Some RestrictionsMCL 125.3201(1)
A local unit of government may provide by zoning ordinance for the regulation of land development and the establishment of 1 or more districts within its zoning jurisdiction which regulate the use of land and structures.
Taxes & Fees
Genesee County levies a 5% accommodations excise tax on the total charge for short-term lodging, including cleaning fees, for reservations of 29 nights or fewer. Airbnb collects and remits it to the County Treasurer, but hosts still file a quarterly return. State 6% sales tax also applies.
Genesee County 5% accommodations (bed) tax on short-term rentals
Some RestrictionsMCL 141.861
"Accommodations" means the room or other space provided for sleeping, including furnishings and other accessories in the room or other space. "Excise tax" means the excise tax levied by a county or local unit of government under this act.
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