4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Macomb County, Michigan.
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Macomb County has NO county-level short-term rental ordinance. Michigan has no enacted statewide STR preemption — HB 5438 of 2024 (Short-Term Rental Regulation Act) was introduced but did not pass into general preemption. STR rules are set by each Macomb County city or township. Operators must collect Michigan's 6 percent state use tax on transient lodging under MCL 205.93 and any applicable local accommodations levies. HOA covenants frequently bar STRs independent of zoning.
Michigan imposes a 6% state use tax on transient lodging under 30 days. Macomb County has NO countywide STR/lodging excise tax. The State Convention Facility Development tax applies only to hotels with 81+ rooms — not to short-term rentals.
Macomb County has no countywide STR parking standard. Parking rules come from township zoning ordinances, which typically require 2 off-street spaces per single-family dwelling. On-street overnight parking and front-yard parking on lawns are restricted by most Macomb townships.
Macomb County has no countywide STR occupancy cap. Limits are set by individual township zoning ordinances and the Michigan Building Code (which Macomb County enforces under PA 230 of 1972). Occupancy is governed by bedroom count, square footage, and septic capacity.
2 cities in Macomb County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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