2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kent County, Michigan.
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Kent County, MI does not issue a county short-term rental permit. The only county-level requirement on STR hosts is the Lodging Excise Tax (Hotel-Motel Tax) under Michigan Public Act 263 of 1974, increased from 5% to 8% effective January 1, 2025. STR operating permits and registration are handled by individual cities and townships within the county.
Kent County imposes an 8% accommodations excise tax on every person engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping for fewer than 30 consecutive days. The tax is authorized by Michigan Public Act 263 of 1974 (MCL 141.861 et seq.) as amended by 2024 HB 5048, was raised from 5% to 8% effective January 1, 2025 after voter approval on August 6, 2024, and is collected by the Kent County Treasurer. Airbnb, Vrbo, Evolve and other STR operators must register, file monthly returns by the 15th of the following month, and remit to the County. Michigan's 6% state Use Tax (PA 94 of 1937, MCL 205.91-.111) applies on top.
2 cities in Kent County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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