Hotels & Lodging in Kent County, MI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Kent County, Michigan.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kent County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Transient Occupancy Tax
Kent County levies an 8% excise tax on any business renting rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping to transient guests, meaning anyone staying fewer than 30 consecutive days. The Lodging Excise Tax Ordinance, reenacted August 22, 2024 and effective January 1, 2025, funds convention and entertainment facilities and runs through December 31, 2065.
Kent County's 8% Hotel Excise Tax
Some RestrictionsKent County Lodging Excise Tax Ordinance, Section 4.01
A tax is hereby levied and assessed on each person engaged in the business of providing accommodations for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for transient guests. The tax levied, assessed, and collected hereunder shall be at a rate of eight percent (8%) of the total charge for the accommodations, dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes for transient guests subject to Act 263, Public Acts ...
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