Macomb County does not run a countywide noise ordinance for short-term rentals in incorporated areas. Noise and nuisance complaints are enforced by each city or township, and disruptive STR guests are the most common trigger for local STR enforcement in Michigan.
Noise regulation in Macomb County is a municipal function. Each city and township adopts its own noise ordinance — typically setting quiet hours (commonly 10 or 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.) and prohibiting loud parties, amplified sound, and disturbances 'audible' at the property line. These ordinances apply to STRs the same as any dwelling, and in communities without STR rules (Macomb Township historically), the noise ordinance and nuisance law are effectively the only tools regulating STR behavior. Complaints are handled by local police or an ordinance officer. In licensing communities like Hazel Park, repeated noise violations can count against the property's local license. Because thresholds vary, post the applicable quiet hours in the unit and provide a responsive local contact.
Noise violations are cited under the specific city or township ordinance, generally as a civil infraction carrying escalating fines (often $100-$500); some communities treat repeat disturbances as misdemeanors. In licensing communities, documented complaints can support non-renewal of the local license.
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