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Hotels & Lodging in Saginaw County, MI (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Saginaw County, Michigan.

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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Saginaw County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Transient Occupancy Tax

Saginaw County collects a 5% excise tax on every business that provides rooms for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes to transient guests staying under 30 days, under County Ordinance #103. Since September 2011 the revenue funds the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. Hospitals, nursing homes and qualifying nonprofits are exempt.

Saginaw County Hotel Occupancy Tax

Some Restrictions

Saginaw County Ordinance #103, § 3(a)

There is levied upon and shall be collected from all persons engaged in the business of providing rooms for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes to transient guests, whether or not membership is required for the use of the accommodations, an excise tax equal to 5% of the total charge for accommodations. Effective September 1, 2011, this 5% shall be used solely for the maintenance and operatio...

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