Kent County requires no host presence at short-term rentals. Cities decide. Grand Rapids' home-occupation framework ties the rental to an occupied residence, while ordinances like Kentwood's require a local agent when the owner lives out of the area.
No Kent County rule requires a host or manager to be present during a short-term stay. The requirement, where it exists, is municipal. Grand Rapids permits short-term rentals only as a Home Occupation incidental to an occupied dwelling, which functions as a host-presence expectation. Separately, Kentwood's rental ordinance requires a designated local agent authorized to accept notices and calls whenever the owner does not reside in Kent County or an adjoining county, ensuring a responsible local contact even if the owner is absent. Confirm on-site presence versus local-agent rules with the specific municipality before hosting.
Enforced by each city; failing to maintain a required local agent (Kentwood) or violating home-occupation terms (Grand Rapids) can trigger civil-infraction penalties or loss of the certificate/license.
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